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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.17, 3,144.33 and 1,171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.17, 3,144.33 and 1,171.53 is: 1,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.17 : 3,144.33 = 1,171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.17/3,144.33 = 1,171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.17x = 3,144.33 × 1,171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.17x = 3,683,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,676.92/2,094.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.02

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