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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.25, 3,959.63 and 2,695.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.25, 3,959.63 and 2,695.45 is: 3,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.25 : 3,959.63 = 2,695.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.25/3,959.63 = 2,695.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.25x = 3,959.63 × 2,695.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.25x = 10,672,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672,984.68/2,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.08

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