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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.52, 2,891.86 and 1,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.52, 2,891.86 and 1,164.08 is: 1,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.52 : 2,891.86 = 1,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.52/2,891.86 = 1,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.52x = 2,891.86 × 1,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.52x = 3,366,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,356.39/2,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.45

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