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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.29, 4,329.41 and 2,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.29, 4,329.41 and 2,095.73 is: 3,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.29 : 4,329.41 = 2,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.29/4,329.41 = 2,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.29x = 4,329.41 × 2,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.29x = 9,073,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,290.48/2,888.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.41

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