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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.52, 2,885.24 and 1,780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.52, 2,885.24 and 1,780.16 is: 2,451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.52 : 2,885.24 = 1,780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.52/2,885.24 = 1,780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.52x = 2,885.24 × 1,780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.52x = 5,136,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,178.86/2,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.03

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