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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.85, 3,141.20 and 1,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.85, 3,141.20 and 1,108.20 is: 1,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.85 : 3,141.20 = 1,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.85/3,141.20 = 1,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.85x = 3,141.20 × 1,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.85x = 3,481,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,061.21/2,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.72

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