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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.20, 2,853.36 and 2,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.20, 2,853.36 and 2,082.24 is: 2,835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.20 : 2,853.36 = 2,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.20/2,853.36 = 2,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.20x = 2,853.36 × 2,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.20x = 5,941,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,380.33/2,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.71

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