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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.59, 3,858.09 and 1,849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.59, 3,858.09 and 1,849.75 is: 2,552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.59 : 3,858.09 = 1,849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.59/3,858.09 = 1,849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.59x = 3,858.09 × 1,849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.59x = 7,136,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,501.98/2,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.77

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