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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.54, 4,095.28 and 2,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.54, 4,095.28 and 2,084.92 is: 2,876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.54 : 4,095.28 = 2,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.54/4,095.28 = 2,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.54x = 4,095.28 × 2,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.54x = 8,538,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538,331.18/2,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.27

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