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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.51, 2,891.73 and 1,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.51, 2,891.73 and 1,211.35 is: 1,671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.51 : 2,891.73 = 1,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.51/2,891.73 = 1,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.51x = 2,891.73 × 1,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.51x = 3,502,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,897.14/2,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.62

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