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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.78, 3,858.65 and 1,617.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.78, 3,858.65 and 1,617.53 is: 2,232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.78 : 3,858.65 = 1,617.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.78/3,858.65 = 1,617.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.78x = 3,858.65 × 1,617.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.78x = 6,241,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,495.82/2,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.47

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