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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.61, 3,138.89 and 1,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.61, 3,138.89 and 1,157.74 is: 1,734.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.61 : 3,138.89 = 1,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.61/3,138.89 = 1,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.61x = 3,138.89 × 1,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.61x = 3,634,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,018.51/2,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.94

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