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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.50, 2,891.79 and 1,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.50, 2,891.79 and 1,267.50 is: 1,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.50 : 2,891.79 = 1,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.50/2,891.79 = 1,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.50x = 2,891.79 × 1,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.50x = 3,665,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,343.83/2,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.15

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