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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.13, 3,847.61 and 2,416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.13, 3,847.61 and 2,416.86 is: 3,326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.13 : 3,847.61 = 2,416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.13/3,847.61 = 2,416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.13x = 3,847.61 × 2,416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.13x = 9,299,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,140.75/2,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.91

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