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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.07, 3,138.41 and 1,051.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.07, 3,138.41 and 1,051.99 is: 1,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.07 : 3,138.41 = 1,051.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.07/3,138.41 = 1,051.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.07x = 3,138.41 × 1,051.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.07x = 3,301,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,570.72/2,095.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.88

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