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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.05, 3,919.55 and 2,096.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.05, 3,919.55 and 2,096.77 is: 2,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.05 : 3,919.55 = 2,096.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.05/3,919.55 = 2,096.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.05x = 3,919.55 × 2,096.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.05x = 8,218,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,394.85/2,841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.73

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