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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.48, 3,711.78 and 2,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.48, 3,711.78 and 2,095.78 is: 2,889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.48 : 3,711.78 = 2,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.48/3,711.78 = 2,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.48x = 3,711.78 × 2,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.48x = 7,779,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,074.29/2,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.19

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