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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.68, 2,891.70 and 1,211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.68, 2,891.70 and 1,211.33 is: 1,671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.68 : 2,891.70 = 1,211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.68/2,891.70 = 1,211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.68x = 2,891.70 × 1,211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.68x = 3,502,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,788.50/2,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.43

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