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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.25, 3,091.09 and 1,138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.25, 3,091.09 and 1,138.78 is: 1,705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.25 : 3,091.09 = 1,138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.25/3,091.09 = 1,138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.25x = 3,091.09 × 1,138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.25x = 3,520,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,058.38/2,064.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.25

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