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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.34, 2,886.69 and 1,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.34, 2,886.69 and 1,295.29 is: 1,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.34 : 2,886.69 = 1,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.34/2,886.69 = 1,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.34x = 2,886.69 × 1,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.34x = 3,739,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,100.69/2,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.90

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