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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.72, 2,096.84 and 1,316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.72, 2,096.84 and 1,316.91 is: 1,978.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.72 : 2,096.84 = 1,316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.72/2,096.84 = 1,316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.72x = 2,096.84 × 1,316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.72x = 2,761,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,352.86/1,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.44

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