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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.27, 3,163.84 and 2,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.27, 3,163.84 and 2,104.58 is: 2,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.27 : 3,163.84 = 2,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.27/3,163.84 = 2,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.27x = 3,163.84 × 2,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.27x = 6,658,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658,557.04/2,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.99

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