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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.97, 2,892.27 and 1,211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.97, 2,892.27 and 1,211.83 is: 1,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.97 : 2,892.27 = 1,211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.97/2,892.27 = 1,211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.97x = 2,892.27 × 1,211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.97x = 3,504,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,932.32/2,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.22

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