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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.41, 2,888.58 and 1,597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.41, 2,888.58 and 1,597.19 is: 2,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.41 : 2,888.58 = 1,597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.41/2,888.58 = 1,597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.41x = 2,888.58 × 1,597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.41x = 4,613,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,611.09/2,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.77

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