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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.45, 2,891.67 and 1,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.45, 2,891.67 and 1,151.24 is: 1,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.45 : 2,891.67 = 1,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.45/2,891.67 = 1,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.45x = 2,891.67 × 1,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.45x = 3,329,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,006.17/2,095.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.68

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