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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.30, 3,997.80 and 2,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.30, 3,997.80 and 2,674.16 is: 3,692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.30 : 3,997.80 = 2,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.30/3,997.80 = 2,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.30x = 3,997.80 × 2,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.30x = 10,690,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,690,756.85/2,895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.45

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