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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.87, 2,892.25 and 1,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.87, 2,892.25 and 1,211.84 is: 1,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.87 : 2,892.25 = 1,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.87/2,892.25 = 1,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.87x = 2,892.25 × 1,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.87x = 3,504,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,944.24/2,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.31

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