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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.84, 3,141 and 1,000.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.84, 3,141 and 1,000.08 is: 1,499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.84 : 3,141 = 1,000.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.84/3,141 = 1,000.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.84x = 3,141 × 1,000.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.84x = 3,141,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,251.28/2,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.52

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