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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.26, 2,891.48 and 1,199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.26, 2,891.48 and 1,199.18 is: 1,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.26 : 2,891.48 = 1,199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.26/2,891.48 = 1,199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.26x = 2,891.48 × 1,199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.26x = 3,467,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,404.99/2,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.88

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