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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.24, 3,139.32 and 1,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.24, 3,139.32 and 1,170.24 is: 1,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.24 : 3,139.32 = 1,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.24/3,139.32 = 1,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.24x = 3,139.32 × 1,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.24x = 3,673,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,757.84/2,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.22

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