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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.19, 4,322.79 and 2,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.19, 4,322.79 and 2,695.38 is: 4,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.19 : 4,322.79 = 2,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.19/4,322.79 = 2,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.19x = 4,322.79 × 2,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.19x = 11,651,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,651,561.71/2,882.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.61

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