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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.99, 2,892.51 and 1,151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.99, 2,892.51 and 1,151.77 is: 1,589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.99 : 2,892.51 = 1,151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.99/2,892.51 = 1,151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.99x = 2,892.51 × 1,151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.99x = 3,331,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,499.01/2,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.47

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