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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.64, 2,891.86 and 1,211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.64, 2,891.86 and 1,211.38 is: 1,671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.64 : 2,891.86 = 1,211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.64/2,891.86 = 1,211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.64x = 2,891.86 × 1,211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.64x = 3,503,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,141.37/2,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.63

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