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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.23, 3,141.86 and 1,479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.23, 3,141.86 and 1,479.14 is: 2,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.23 : 3,141.86 = 1,479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.23/3,141.86 = 1,479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.23x = 3,141.86 × 1,479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.23x = 4,647,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,227.70/2,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.07

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