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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.63, 3,458.87 and 2,076.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.63, 3,458.87 and 2,076.50 is: 3,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.63 : 3,458.87 = 2,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.63/3,458.87 = 2,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.63x = 3,458.87 × 2,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.63x = 7,182,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,343.56/2,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.71

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