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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.48, 4,255.44 and 1,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.48, 4,255.44 and 1,795.91 is: 2,693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.48 : 4,255.44 = 1,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.48/4,255.44 = 1,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.48x = 4,255.44 × 1,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.48x = 7,642,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,642,387.25/2,837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.37

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