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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.02, 3,918.13 and 2,095.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.02, 3,918.13 and 2,095.75 is: 2,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.02 : 3,918.13 = 2,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.02/3,918.13 = 2,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.02x = 3,918.13 × 2,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.02x = 8,211,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,420.95/2,840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.33

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