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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.86, 3,858.51 and 1,616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.86, 3,858.51 and 1,616.95 is: 2,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.86 : 3,858.51 = 1,616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.86/3,858.51 = 1,616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.86x = 3,858.51 × 1,616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.86x = 6,239,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,017.74/2,795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.52

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