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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.41, 3,142.80 and 1,929.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.41, 3,142.80 and 1,929.17 is: 2,894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.41 : 3,142.80 = 1,929.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.41/3,142.80 = 1,929.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.41x = 3,142.80 × 1,929.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.41x = 6,062,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,995.48/2,094.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.85

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