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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.05, 2,888.01 and 1,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.05, 2,888.01 and 1,307.73 is: 1,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.05 : 2,888.01 = 1,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.05/2,888.01 = 1,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.05x = 2,888.01 × 1,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.05x = 3,776,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,737.32/2,095.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.70

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