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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.72, 4,405.86 and 2,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.72, 4,405.86 and 2,095.20 is: 3,135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.72 : 4,405.86 = 2,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.72/4,405.86 = 2,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.72x = 4,405.86 × 2,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.72x = 9,231,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,157.87/2,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.88

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