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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.98, 4,395.78 and 2,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.98, 4,395.78 and 2,095.68 is: 3,140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.98 : 4,395.78 = 2,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.98/4,395.78 = 2,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.98x = 4,395.78 × 2,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.98x = 9,212,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,159.22/2,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.89

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