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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.16, 4,082.40 and 2,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.16, 4,082.40 and 2,075.54 is: 2,863.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.16 : 4,082.40 = 2,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.16/4,082.40 = 2,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.16x = 4,082.40 × 2,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.16x = 8,473,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,184.50/2,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.37

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