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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.15, 4,189.15 and 1,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.15, 4,189.15 and 1,311.10 is: 1,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.15 : 4,189.15 = 1,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.15/4,189.15 = 1,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.15x = 4,189.15 × 1,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.15x = 5,492,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,373.62/2,795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.97

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