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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.61, 2,891.61 and 1,199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.61, 2,891.61 and 1,199.21 is: 1,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.61 : 2,891.61 = 1,199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.61/2,891.61 = 1,199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.61x = 2,891.61 × 1,199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.61x = 3,467,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,633.17/2,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.72

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