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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.03, 3,856.78 and 1,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.03, 3,856.78 and 1,660.52 is: 2,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.03 : 3,856.78 = 1,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.03/3,856.78 = 1,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.03x = 3,856.78 × 1,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.03x = 6,404,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,260.33/2,795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.30

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