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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.83, 2,892.78 and 1,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.83, 2,892.78 and 1,211.52 is: 1,672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.83 : 2,892.78 = 1,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.83/2,892.78 = 1,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.83x = 2,892.78 × 1,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.83x = 3,504,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,660.83/2,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.21

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