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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.98, 3,506.83 and 2,095.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.98, 3,506.83 and 2,095.11 is: 2,894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.98 : 3,506.83 = 2,095.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.98/3,506.83 = 2,095.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.98x = 3,506.83 × 2,095.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.98x = 7,347,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,189.36/2,537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.90

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