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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.83, 4,191.86 and 1,564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.83, 4,191.86 and 1,564.09 is: 2,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.83 : 4,191.86 = 1,564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.83/4,191.86 = 1,564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.83x = 4,191.86 × 1,564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.83x = 6,556,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,556,438.49/2,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.08

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