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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.74, 2,892.15 and 1,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.74, 2,892.15 and 1,349.73 is: 1,862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.74 : 2,892.15 = 1,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.74/2,892.15 = 1,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.74x = 2,892.15 × 1,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.74x = 3,903,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,621.62/2,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.65

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