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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.22, 2,891.40 and 1,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.22, 2,891.40 and 1,151.04 is: 1,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.22 : 2,891.40 = 1,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.22/2,891.40 = 1,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.22x = 2,891.40 × 1,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.22x = 3,328,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,117.06/2,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.43

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