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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.23, 3,144.89 and 1,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.23, 3,144.89 and 1,171.44 is: 1,758.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.23 : 3,144.89 = 1,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.23/3,144.89 = 1,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.23x = 3,144.89 × 1,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.23x = 3,684,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,044.08/2,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.30

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