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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.64, 3,140.68 and 1,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.64, 3,140.68 and 1,053.40 is: 1,579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.64 : 3,140.68 = 1,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.64/3,140.68 = 1,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.64x = 3,140.68 × 1,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.64x = 3,308,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,392.31/2,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.46

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