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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.59, 2,973.81 and 2,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.59, 2,973.81 and 2,095.56 is: 2,903.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.59 : 2,973.81 = 2,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.59/2,973.81 = 2,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.59x = 2,973.81 × 2,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.59x = 6,231,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231,797.28/2,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.11

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