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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.37, 2,891.60 and 1,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.37, 2,891.60 and 1,151.16 is: 1,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.37 : 2,891.60 = 1,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.37/2,891.60 = 1,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.37x = 2,891.60 × 1,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.37x = 3,328,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,698.24/2,095.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.60

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