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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.88, 2,892.31 and 1,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.88, 2,892.31 and 1,164.38 is: 1,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.88 : 2,892.31 = 1,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.88/2,892.31 = 1,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.88x = 2,892.31 × 1,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.88x = 3,367,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,730.55/2,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.84

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