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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.20, 2,891.14 and 1,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.20, 2,891.14 and 1,163.70 is: 1,605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.20 : 2,891.14 = 1,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.20/2,891.14 = 1,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.20x = 2,891.14 × 1,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.20x = 3,364,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,419.62/2,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.77

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