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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.33, 3,755.17 and 2,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.33, 3,755.17 and 2,095.65 is: 2,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.33 : 3,755.17 = 2,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.33/3,755.17 = 2,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.33x = 3,755.17 × 2,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.33x = 7,869,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,869,511.53/2,726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.49

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