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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.20, 2,886.90 and 1,595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.20, 2,886.90 and 1,595.97 is: 2,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.20 : 2,886.90 = 1,595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.20/2,886.90 = 1,595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.20x = 2,886.90 × 1,595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.20x = 4,607,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,405.79/2,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.08

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