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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795, 3,856.12 and 1,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795, 3,856.12 and 1,676.30 is: 2,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795 : 3,856.12 = 1,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795/3,856.12 = 1,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795x = 3,856.12 × 1,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795x = 6,464,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464,009.77/2,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.70

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