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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.96, 2,892.94 and 1,211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.96, 2,892.94 and 1,211.63 is: 1,672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.96 : 2,892.94 = 1,211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.96/2,892.94 = 1,211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.96x = 2,892.94 × 1,211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.96x = 3,505,172.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,172.89/2,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.35

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