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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.53, 3,137.33 and 1,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.53, 3,137.33 and 1,401.06 is: 2,098.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.53 : 3,137.33 = 1,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.53/3,137.33 = 1,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.53x = 3,137.33 × 1,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.53x = 4,395,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,602.84/2,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.62

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