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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095, 2,891.82 and 1,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095, 2,891.82 and 1,267 is: 1,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095 : 2,891.82 = 1,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095/2,891.82 = 1,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095x = 2,891.82 × 1,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095x = 3,663,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,935.94/2,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.90

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