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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.42, 3,255.44 and 2,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.42, 3,255.44 and 2,095.05 is: 2,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.42 : 3,255.44 = 2,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.42/3,255.44 = 2,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.42x = 3,255.44 × 2,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.42x = 6,820,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820,299.10/2,360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.45

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