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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.08, 3,856.78 and 1,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.08, 3,856.78 and 1,615.92 is: 2,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.08 : 3,856.78 = 1,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.08/3,856.78 = 1,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.08x = 3,856.78 × 1,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.08x = 6,232,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,247.94/2,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.72

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