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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.21, 3,920.59 and 2,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.21, 3,920.59 and 2,095.57 is: 2,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.21 : 3,920.59 = 2,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.21/3,920.59 = 2,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.21x = 3,920.59 × 2,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.21x = 8,215,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215,870.79/2,841.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.68

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