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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.20, 4,194.82 and 2,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.20, 4,194.82 and 2,253.91 is: 3,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.20 : 4,194.82 = 2,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.20/4,194.82 = 2,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.20x = 4,194.82 × 2,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.20x = 9,454,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,746.75/2,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.49

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