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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.33, 3,155.53 and 1,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.33, 3,155.53 and 1,908.50 is: 2,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.33 : 3,155.53 = 1,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.33/3,155.53 = 1,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.33x = 3,155.53 × 1,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.33x = 6,022,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022,330.71/2,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.17

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