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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.74, 3,858.67 and 2,000.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.74, 3,858.67 and 2,000.31 is: 2,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.74 : 3,858.67 = 2,000.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.74/3,858.67 = 2,000.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.74x = 3,858.67 × 2,000.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.74x = 7,718,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718,536.19/2,796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.83

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