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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.12, 2,891.31 and 1,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.12, 2,891.31 and 1,198.94 is: 1,654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.12 : 2,891.31 = 1,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.12/2,891.31 = 1,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.12x = 2,891.31 × 1,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.12x = 3,466,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,514.44/2,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.57

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