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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.96, 2,887.22 and 1,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.96, 2,887.22 and 1,195.70 is: 1,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.96 : 2,887.22 = 1,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.96/2,887.22 = 1,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.96x = 2,887.22 × 1,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.96x = 3,452,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,248.95/2,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.25

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