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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.20, 3,141.30 and 1,272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.20, 3,141.30 and 1,272.73 is: 1,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.20 : 3,141.30 = 1,272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.20/3,141.30 = 1,272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.20x = 3,141.30 × 1,272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.20x = 3,998,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,026.75/2,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.10

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