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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.05, 3,143.90 and 1,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.05, 3,143.90 and 1,171.22 is: 1,757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.05 : 3,143.90 = 1,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.05/3,143.90 = 1,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.05x = 3,143.90 × 1,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.05x = 3,682,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,189.70/2,095.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.56

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