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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.72, 2,891.34 and 1,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.72, 2,891.34 and 1,350.12 is: 1,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.72 : 2,891.34 = 1,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.72/2,891.34 = 1,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.72x = 2,891.34 × 1,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.72x = 3,903,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,655.96/2,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.68

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