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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.49, 2,891.37 and 1,349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.49, 2,891.37 and 1,349.27 is: 1,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.49 : 2,891.37 = 1,349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.49/2,891.37 = 1,349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.49x = 2,891.37 × 1,349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.49x = 3,901,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,238.80/2,095.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.73

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