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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.72, 3,859.85 and 2,500.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.72, 3,859.85 and 2,500.47 is: 3,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.72 : 3,859.85 = 2,500.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.72/3,859.85 = 2,500.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.72x = 3,859.85 × 2,500.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.72x = 9,651,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,445.38/2,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.23

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