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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.47, 2,890.74 and 1,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.47, 2,890.74 and 1,387.14 is: 1,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.47 : 2,890.74 = 1,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.47/2,890.74 = 1,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.47x = 2,890.74 × 1,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.47x = 4,009,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,861.08/2,095.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.59

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