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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.58, 3,036.69 and 2,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.58, 3,036.69 and 2,158.68 is: 2,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.58 : 3,036.69 = 2,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.58/3,036.69 = 2,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.58x = 3,036.69 × 2,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.58x = 6,555,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,241.97/2,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.65

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