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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.47, 2,886.98 and 1,653.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.47, 2,886.98 and 1,653.21 is: 2,277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.47 : 2,886.98 = 1,653.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.47/2,886.98 = 1,653.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.47x = 2,886.98 × 1,653.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.47x = 4,772,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,775.94/2,095.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.66

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