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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.41, 3,857.78 and 1,676.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.41, 3,857.78 and 1,676.85 is: 2,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.41 : 3,857.78 = 1,676.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.41/3,857.78 = 1,676.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.41x = 3,857.78 × 1,676.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.41x = 6,468,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468,920.39/2,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.12

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