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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.64, 3,039.44 and 2,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.64, 3,039.44 and 2,095.40 is: 2,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.64 : 3,039.44 = 2,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.64/3,039.44 = 2,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.64x = 3,039.44 × 2,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.64x = 6,368,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,842.58/2,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.22

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