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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.18, 3,137.99 and 1,000.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.18, 3,137.99 and 1,000.32 is: 1,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.18 : 3,137.99 = 1,000.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.18/3,137.99 = 1,000.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.18x = 3,137.99 × 1,000.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.18x = 3,138,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,973.47/2,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.19

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