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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.26, 3,971.97 and 2,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.26, 3,971.97 and 2,095.06 is: 2,887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.26 : 3,971.97 = 2,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.26/3,971.97 = 2,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.26x = 3,971.97 × 2,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.26x = 8,321,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,321,515.47/2,882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.15

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