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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.75, 3,858.44 and 1,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.75, 3,858.44 and 1,853.01 is: 2,556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.75 : 3,858.44 = 1,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.75/3,858.44 = 1,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.75x = 3,858.44 × 1,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.75x = 7,149,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,718.64/2,796.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.44

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