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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.95, 3,869.33 and 2,195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.95, 3,869.33 and 2,195.67 is: 3,290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.95 : 3,869.33 = 2,195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.95/3,869.33 = 2,195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.95x = 3,869.33 × 2,195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.95x = 8,495,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495,760.82/2,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.44

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