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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.83, 2,891.48 and 1,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.83, 2,891.48 and 1,211.31 is: 1,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.83 : 2,891.48 = 1,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.83/2,891.48 = 1,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.83x = 2,891.48 × 1,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.83x = 3,502,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,472.58/2,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.16

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