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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.62, 5,331.84 and 2,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.62, 5,331.84 and 2,095.24 is: 2,891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.62 : 5,331.84 = 2,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.62/5,331.84 = 2,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.62x = 5,331.84 × 2,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.62x = 11,171,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171,484.44/3,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.46

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