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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.13, 3,138.35 and 1,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.13, 3,138.35 and 1,399.75 is: 2,096.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.13 : 3,138.35 = 1,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.13/3,138.35 = 1,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.13x = 3,138.35 × 1,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.13x = 4,392,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,890.57/2,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.71

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