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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.85, 3,138.64 and 1,271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.85, 3,138.64 and 1,271.39 is: 1,904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.85 : 3,138.64 = 1,271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.85/3,138.64 = 1,271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.85x = 3,138.64 × 1,271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.85x = 3,990,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,428.41/2,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.87

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