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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.89, 4,343.66 and 2,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.89, 4,343.66 and 2,015.82 is: 3,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.89 : 4,343.66 = 2,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.89/4,343.66 = 2,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.89x = 4,343.66 × 2,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.89x = 8,756,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,036.70/2,895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.61

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