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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.51, 2,921.58 and 1,895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.51, 2,921.58 and 1,895.09 is: 2,615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.51 : 2,921.58 = 1,895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.51/2,921.58 = 1,895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.51x = 2,921.58 × 1,895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.51x = 5,536,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,642.43/2,116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.93

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