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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.63, 4,848.05 and 2,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.63, 4,848.05 and 2,095.88 is: 2,892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.63 : 4,848.05 = 2,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.63/4,848.05 = 2,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.63x = 4,848.05 × 2,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.63x = 10,160,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,912.03/3,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.68

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