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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.05, 3,541.72 and 2,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.05, 3,541.72 and 2,095.56 is: 3,142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.05 : 3,541.72 = 2,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.05/3,541.72 = 2,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.05x = 3,541.72 × 2,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.05x = 7,421,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,886.76/2,362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.14

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