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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.88, 3,859.12 and 1,864.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.88, 3,859.12 and 1,864.38 is: 2,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.88 : 3,859.12 = 1,864.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.88/3,859.12 = 1,864.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.88x = 3,859.12 × 1,864.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.88x = 7,194,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,866.15/2,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.38

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