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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.27, 2,891.82 and 1,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.27, 2,891.82 and 1,211.58 is: 1,672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.27 : 2,891.82 = 1,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.27/2,891.82 = 1,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.27x = 2,891.82 × 1,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.27x = 3,503,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,671.28/2,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.18

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