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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.67, 2,893.38 and 1,299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.67, 2,893.38 and 1,299.84 is: 1,794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.67 : 2,893.38 = 1,299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.67/2,893.38 = 1,299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.67x = 2,893.38 × 1,299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.67x = 3,760,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,927.81/2,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.62

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