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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.04, 2,965.92 and 2,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.04, 2,965.92 and 2,104.16 is: 2,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.04 : 2,965.92 = 2,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.04/2,965.92 = 2,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.04x = 2,965.92 × 2,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.04x = 6,240,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,770.23/2,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.90

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