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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.74, 3,855.57 and 2,422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.74, 3,855.57 and 2,422.54 is: 3,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.74 : 3,855.57 = 2,422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.74/3,855.57 = 2,422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.74x = 3,855.57 × 2,422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.74x = 9,340,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,272.55/2,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.89

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