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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.49, 4,196.88 and 2,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.49, 4,196.88 and 2,365.38 is: 3,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.49 : 4,196.88 = 2,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.49/4,196.88 = 2,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.49x = 4,196.88 × 2,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.49x = 9,927,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,216.01/2,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.15

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