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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.29, 2,888.46 and 1,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.29, 2,888.46 and 1,652.40 is: 2,277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.29 : 2,888.46 = 1,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.29/2,888.46 = 1,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.29x = 2,888.46 × 1,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.29x = 4,772,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,891.30/2,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.91

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