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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.66, 3,858.09 and 1,676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.66, 3,858.09 and 1,676.78 is: 2,314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.66 : 3,858.09 = 1,676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.66/3,858.09 = 1,676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.66x = 3,858.09 × 1,676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.66x = 6,469,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469,168.15/2,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.00

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