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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.79, 2,892.31 and 1,211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.79, 2,892.31 and 1,211.90 is: 1,672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.79 : 2,892.31 = 1,211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.79/2,892.31 = 1,211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.79x = 2,892.31 × 1,211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.79x = 3,505,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,173.00/2,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.49

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