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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.86, 2,892.27 and 1,211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.86, 2,892.27 and 1,211.65 is: 1,672.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.86 : 2,892.27 = 1,211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.86/2,892.27 = 1,211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.86x = 2,892.27 × 1,211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.86x = 3,504,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,418.95/2,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.07

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