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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.41, 2,890.95 and 1,431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.41, 2,890.95 and 1,431.02 is: 1,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.41 : 2,890.95 = 1,431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.41/2,890.95 = 1,431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.41x = 2,890.95 × 1,431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.41x = 4,137,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,007.27/2,094.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.26

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