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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.21, 3,992.22 and 2,150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.21, 3,992.22 and 2,150.55 is: 2,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.21 : 3,992.22 = 2,150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.21/3,992.22 = 2,150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.21x = 3,992.22 × 2,150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.21x = 8,585,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,468.72/2,895.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.40

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