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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.88, 3,095.75 and 1,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.88, 3,095.75 and 1,141.71 is: 1,710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.88 : 3,095.75 = 1,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.88/3,095.75 = 1,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.88x = 3,095.75 × 1,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.88x = 3,534,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,435.70/2,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.86

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