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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.16, 2,911.37 and 2,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.16, 2,911.37 and 2,072.38 is: 2,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.16 : 2,911.37 = 2,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.16/2,911.37 = 2,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.16x = 2,911.37 × 2,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.16x = 6,033,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,447.32/2,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.70

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