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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.38, 3,507.93 and 2,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.38, 3,507.93 and 2,095.31 is: 2,886.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.38 : 3,507.93 = 2,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.38/3,507.93 = 2,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.38x = 3,507.93 × 2,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.38x = 7,350,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,200.81/2,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.53

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