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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.18, 3,140.25 and 1,401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.18, 3,140.25 and 1,401.63 is: 2,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.18 : 3,140.25 = 1,401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.18/3,140.25 = 1,401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.18x = 3,140.25 × 1,401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.18x = 4,401,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,468.61/2,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.76

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