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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.15, 3,501.86 and 2,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.15, 3,501.86 and 2,095.97 is: 3,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.15 : 3,501.86 = 2,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.15/3,501.86 = 2,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.15x = 3,501.86 × 2,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.15x = 7,339,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,788.65/2,337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.49

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