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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.79, 2,947.62 and 2,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.79, 2,947.62 and 2,095.20 is: 2,903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.79 : 2,947.62 = 2,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.79/2,947.62 = 2,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.79x = 2,947.62 × 2,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.79x = 6,175,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,861.28/2,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.84

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