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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.52, 3,855.72 and 2,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.52, 3,855.72 and 2,671.44 is: 3,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.52 : 3,855.72 = 2,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.52/3,855.72 = 2,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.52x = 3,855.72 × 2,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.52x = 10,300,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,300,324.64/2,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.58

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