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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.94, 3,141.39 and 1,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.94, 3,141.39 and 1,262.86 is: 1,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.94 : 3,141.39 = 1,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.94/3,141.39 = 1,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.94x = 3,141.39 × 1,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.94x = 3,967,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,135.78/2,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.68

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