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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.81, 2,892.61 and 1,387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.81, 2,892.61 and 1,387.67 is: 1,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.81 : 2,892.61 = 1,387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.81/2,892.61 = 1,387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.81x = 2,892.61 × 1,387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.81x = 4,013,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,975.39/2,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.24

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