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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.38, 2,890.01 and 1,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.38, 2,890.01 and 1,535.64 is: 2,118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.38 : 2,890.01 = 1,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.38/2,890.01 = 1,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.38x = 2,890.01 × 1,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.38x = 4,438,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,007.28/2,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.00

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