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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.84, 2,892.32 and 1,211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.84, 2,892.32 and 1,211.92 is: 1,672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.84 : 2,892.32 = 1,211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.84/2,892.32 = 1,211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.84x = 2,892.32 × 1,211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.84x = 3,505,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,260.45/2,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.48

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