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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.28, 3,541.00 and 2,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.28, 3,541.00 and 2,095.70 is: 2,889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.28 : 3,541.00 = 2,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.28/3,541.00 = 2,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.28x = 3,541.00 × 2,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.28x = 7,420,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,873.49/2,568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.43

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