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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.86, 3,862.77 and 2,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.86, 3,862.77 and 2,795.54 is: 3,856.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.86 : 3,862.77 = 2,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.86/3,862.77 = 2,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.86x = 3,862.77 × 2,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.86x = 10,798,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798,528.05/2,799.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.81

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