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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.88, 2,893.52 and 1,398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.88, 2,893.52 and 1,398.47 is: 1,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.88 : 2,893.52 = 1,398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.88/2,893.52 = 1,398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.88x = 2,893.52 × 1,398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.88x = 4,046,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,489.94/2,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.69

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