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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.76, 2,893.65 and 1,574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.76, 2,893.65 and 1,574.66 is: 2,174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.76 : 2,893.65 = 1,574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.76/2,893.65 = 1,574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.76x = 2,893.65 × 1,574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.76x = 4,556,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,514.91/2,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.16

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