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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.88, 3,858.46 and 1,600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.88, 3,858.46 and 1,600.92 is: 2,209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.88 : 3,858.46 = 1,600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.88/3,858.46 = 1,600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.88x = 3,858.46 × 1,600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.88x = 6,177,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177,085.78/2,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.35

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