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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.70, 3,851.58 and 1,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.70, 3,851.58 and 1,954.92 is: 2,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.70 : 3,851.58 = 1,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.70/3,851.58 = 1,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.70x = 3,851.58 × 1,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.70x = 7,529,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,530.77/2,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.25

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