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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.72, 2,896.88 and 1,391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.72, 2,896.88 and 1,391.91 is: 1,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.72 : 2,896.88 = 1,391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.72/2,896.88 = 1,391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.72x = 2,896.88 × 1,391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.72x = 4,032,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,196.24/2,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.35

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