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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.82, 3,414.92 and 2,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.82, 3,414.92 and 2,095.58 is: 3,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.82 : 3,414.92 = 2,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.82/3,414.92 = 2,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.82x = 3,414.92 × 2,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.82x = 7,156,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,238.05/2,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.70

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