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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.14, 3,720.33 and 2,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.14, 3,720.33 and 2,075.94 is: 2,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.14 : 3,720.33 = 2,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.14/3,720.33 = 2,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.14x = 3,720.33 × 2,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.14x = 7,723,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723,181.86/2,695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.60

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