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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.24, 2,891.34 and 1,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.24, 2,891.34 and 1,151 is: 1,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.24 : 2,891.34 = 1,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.24/2,891.34 = 1,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.24x = 2,891.34 × 1,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.24x = 3,327,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,932.34/2,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.33

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