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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.75, 5,191.56 and 1,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.75, 5,191.56 and 1,795.14 is: 2,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.75 : 5,191.56 = 1,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.75/5,191.56 = 1,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.75x = 5,191.56 × 1,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.75x = 9,319,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,319,577.02/3,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.38

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