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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.88, 4,203.54 and 2,582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.88, 4,203.54 and 2,582.04 is: 3,882.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.88 : 4,203.54 = 2,582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.88/4,203.54 = 2,582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.88x = 4,203.54 × 2,582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.88x = 10,853,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853,708.42/2,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.04

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