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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.60, 2,891.92 and 1,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.60, 2,891.92 and 1,432.44 is: 1,976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.60 : 2,891.92 = 1,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.60/2,891.92 = 1,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.60x = 2,891.92 × 1,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.60x = 4,142,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,501.88/2,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.76

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