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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.42, 2,891.54 and 1,199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.42, 2,891.54 and 1,199.26 is: 1,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.42 : 2,891.54 = 1,199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.42/2,891.54 = 1,199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.42x = 2,891.54 × 1,199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.42x = 3,467,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,708.26/2,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.90

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