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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.98, 3,138.83 and 1,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.98, 3,138.83 and 1,271.52 is: 1,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.98 : 3,138.83 = 1,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.98/3,138.83 = 1,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.98x = 3,138.83 × 1,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.98x = 3,991,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,063.07/2,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.06

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