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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.79, 3,857.93 and 1,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.79, 3,857.93 and 1,676.52 is: 2,313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.79 : 3,857.93 = 1,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.79/3,857.93 = 1,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.79x = 3,857.93 × 1,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.79x = 6,467,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,888.42/2,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.44

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