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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.21, 2,891.90 and 1,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.21, 2,891.90 and 1,210.88 is: 1,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.21 : 2,891.90 = 1,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.21/2,891.90 = 1,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.21x = 2,891.90 × 1,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.21x = 3,501,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,746.90/2,095.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.31

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