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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.89, 2,892.32 and 1,138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.89, 2,892.32 and 1,138.80 is: 1,571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.89 : 2,892.32 = 1,138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.89/2,892.32 = 1,138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.89x = 2,892.32 × 1,138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.89x = 3,293,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,753.86/2,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.53

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