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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.56, 3,665.32 and 2,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.56, 3,665.32 and 2,095.32 is: 2,890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.56 : 3,665.32 = 2,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.56/3,665.32 = 2,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.56x = 3,665.32 × 2,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.56x = 7,680,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,680,018.30/2,656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.96

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