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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.36, 2,892.31 and 1,211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.36, 2,892.31 and 1,211.45 is: 1,672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.36 : 2,892.31 = 1,211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.36/2,892.31 = 1,211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.36x = 2,892.31 × 1,211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.36x = 3,503,871.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,871.46/2,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.21

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