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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.84, 4,031.59 and 2,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.84, 4,031.59 and 2,095.96 is: 3,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.84 : 4,031.59 = 2,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.84/4,031.59 = 2,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.84x = 4,031.59 × 2,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.84x = 8,450,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,051.38/2,677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.55

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