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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.94, 3,863.07 and 2,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.94, 3,863.07 and 2,329.38 is: 3,218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.94 : 3,863.07 = 2,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.94/3,863.07 = 2,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.94x = 3,863.07 × 2,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.94x = 8,998,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,561.83/2,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.44

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