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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.16, 3,141.06 and 1,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.16, 3,141.06 and 1,272.20 is: 1,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.16 : 3,141.06 = 1,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.16/3,141.06 = 1,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.16x = 3,141.06 × 1,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.16x = 3,996,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,056.53/2,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.19

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