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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.45, 2,891.78 and 1,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.45, 2,891.78 and 1,151.30 is: 1,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.45 : 2,891.78 = 1,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.45/2,891.78 = 1,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.45x = 2,891.78 × 1,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.45x = 3,329,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,313.21/2,095.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.83

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