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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.78, 2,892.06 and 1,256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.78, 2,892.06 and 1,256.86 is: 1,734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.78 : 2,892.06 = 1,256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.78/2,892.06 = 1,256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.78x = 2,892.06 × 1,256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.78x = 3,634,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,914.53/2,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.40

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