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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.85, 3,858.18 and 1,662.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.85, 3,858.18 and 1,662.27 is: 2,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.85 : 3,858.18 = 1,662.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.85/3,858.18 = 1,662.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.85x = 3,858.18 × 1,662.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.85x = 6,413,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413,336.87/2,795.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.88

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