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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.40, 3,854.58 and 2,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.40, 3,854.58 and 2,095.80 is: 2,893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.40 : 3,854.58 = 2,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.40/3,854.58 = 2,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.40x = 3,854.58 × 2,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.40x = 8,078,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,428.76/2,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.01

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