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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.67, 3,146.76 and 1,806.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.67, 3,146.76 and 1,806.41 is: 2,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.67 : 3,146.76 = 1,806.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.67/3,146.76 = 1,806.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.67x = 3,146.76 × 1,806.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.67x = 5,684,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,338.73/2,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.42

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