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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.60, 3,785.40 and 2,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.60, 3,785.40 and 2,095.92 is: 3,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.60 : 3,785.40 = 2,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.60/3,785.40 = 2,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.60x = 3,785.40 × 2,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.60x = 7,933,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,895.57/2,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.88

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