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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.88, 3,138.56 and 1,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.88, 3,138.56 and 1,477.60 is: 2,213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.88 : 3,138.56 = 1,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.88/3,138.56 = 1,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.88x = 3,138.56 × 1,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.88x = 4,637,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,536.26/2,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.75

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