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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.26, 3,141.33 and 1,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.26, 3,141.33 and 1,054.50 is: 1,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.26 : 3,141.33 = 1,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.26/3,141.33 = 1,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.26x = 3,141.33 × 1,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.26x = 3,312,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,516.78/2,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.96

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