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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.63, 3,917.61 and 2,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.63, 3,917.61 and 2,095.37 is: 2,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.63 : 3,917.61 = 2,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.63/3,917.61 = 2,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.63x = 3,917.61 × 2,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.63x = 8,208,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,842.47/2,839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.81

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