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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.87, 2,892.71 and 1,387.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.87, 2,892.71 and 1,387.73 is: 1,915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.87 : 2,892.71 = 1,387.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.87/2,892.71 = 1,387.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.87x = 2,892.71 × 1,387.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.87x = 4,014,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,293.51/2,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.34

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