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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.44, 3,857.52 and 1,616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.44, 3,857.52 and 1,616.56 is: 2,230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.44 : 3,857.52 = 1,616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.44/3,857.52 = 1,616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.44x = 3,857.52 × 1,616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.44x = 6,235,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,912.53/2,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.74

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