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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.25, 3,546.98 and 2,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.25, 3,546.98 and 2,095.70 is: 3,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.25 : 3,546.98 = 2,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.25/3,546.98 = 2,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.25x = 3,546.98 × 2,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.25x = 7,433,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,405.99/2,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.21

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