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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.22, 3,857.49 and 2,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.22, 3,857.49 and 2,095.38 is: 2,891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.22 : 3,857.49 = 2,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.22/3,857.49 = 2,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.22x = 3,857.49 × 2,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.22x = 8,082,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,907.40/2,795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.69

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