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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.44, 3,138.06 and 1,442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.44, 3,138.06 and 1,442.84 is: 2,161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.44 : 3,138.06 = 1,442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.44/3,138.06 = 1,442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.44x = 3,138.06 × 1,442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.44x = 4,527,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,718.49/2,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.78

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