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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.37, 2,892.02 and 1,387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.37, 2,892.02 and 1,387.23 is: 1,914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.37 : 2,892.02 = 1,387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.37/2,892.02 = 1,387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.37x = 2,892.02 × 1,387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.37x = 4,011,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,889.97/2,095.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.65

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