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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.81, 3,858.37 and 1,616.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.81, 3,858.37 and 1,616.87 is: 2,231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.81 : 3,858.37 = 1,616.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.81/3,858.37 = 1,616.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.81x = 3,858.37 × 1,616.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.81x = 6,238,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,488.31/2,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.37

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