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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.25, 2,891.54 and 1,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.25, 2,891.54 and 1,163.75 is: 1,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.25 : 2,891.54 = 1,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.25/2,891.54 = 1,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.25x = 2,891.54 × 1,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.25x = 3,365,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,023.86/2,095.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.02

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