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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.04, 3,138.91 and 1,118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.04, 3,138.91 and 1,118.18 is: 1,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.04 : 3,138.91 = 1,118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.04/3,138.91 = 1,118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.04x = 3,138.91 × 1,118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.04x = 3,509,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,866.38/2,095.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.32

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