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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.16, 5,656.48 and 1,795.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.16, 5,656.48 and 1,795.31 is: 2,692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.16 : 5,656.48 = 1,795.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.16/5,656.48 = 1,795.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.16x = 5,656.48 × 1,795.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.16x = 10,155,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,165.47/3,771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.85

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