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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.60, 2,891.53 and 1,349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.60, 2,891.53 and 1,349.41 is: 1,861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.60 : 2,891.53 = 1,349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.60/2,891.53 = 1,349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.60x = 2,891.53 × 1,349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.60x = 3,901,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,856.12/2,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.93

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