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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.10, 4,226.28 and 2,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.10, 4,226.28 and 2,095.90 is: 3,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.10 : 4,226.28 = 2,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.10/4,226.28 = 2,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.10x = 4,226.28 × 2,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.10x = 8,857,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,857,860.25/2,823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.64

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