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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.48, 3,855.26 and 2,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.48, 3,855.26 and 2,089.04 is: 2,881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.48 : 3,855.26 = 2,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.48/3,855.26 = 2,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.48x = 3,855.26 × 2,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.48x = 8,053,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,792.35/2,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.01

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