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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.26, 3,136.41 and 1,784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.26, 3,136.41 and 1,784.22 is: 2,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.26 : 3,136.41 = 1,784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.26/3,136.41 = 1,784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.26x = 3,136.41 × 1,784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.26x = 5,596,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,045.45/2,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.81

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