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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.01, 3,995.87 and 1,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.01, 3,995.87 and 1,795.50 is: 2,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.01 : 3,995.87 = 1,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.01/3,995.87 = 1,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.01x = 3,995.87 × 1,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.01x = 7,174,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,575.61/2,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.16

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