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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.26, 3,855.42 and 2,374.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.26, 3,855.42 and 2,374.95 is: 3,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.26 : 3,855.42 = 2,374.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.26/3,855.42 = 2,374.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.26x = 3,855.42 × 2,374.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.26x = 9,156,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,418.34/2,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.70

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