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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.25, 2,891.49 and 1,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.25, 2,891.49 and 1,151.06 is: 1,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.25 : 2,891.49 = 1,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.25/2,891.49 = 1,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.25x = 2,891.49 × 1,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.25x = 3,328,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,278.48/2,095.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.49

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