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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.63, 3,990.61 and 2,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.63, 3,990.61 and 2,056.37 is: 2,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.63 : 3,990.61 = 2,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.63/3,990.61 = 2,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.63x = 3,990.61 × 2,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.63x = 8,206,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,206,170.69/2,895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.98

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