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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.90, 3,143.88 and 1,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.90, 3,143.88 and 1,054.62 is: 1,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.90 : 3,143.88 = 1,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.90/3,143.88 = 1,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.90x = 3,143.88 × 1,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.90x = 3,315,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,598.73/2,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.70

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