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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.24, 2,889.84 and 1,385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.24, 2,889.84 and 1,385.82 is: 1,911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.24 : 2,889.84 = 1,385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.24/2,889.84 = 1,385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.24x = 2,889.84 × 1,385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.24x = 4,004,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,798.07/2,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.38

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