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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.26, 3,143.28 and 1,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.26, 3,143.28 and 1,170.30 is: 1,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.26 : 3,143.28 = 1,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.26/3,143.28 = 1,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.26x = 3,143.28 × 1,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.26x = 3,678,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,580.58/2,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.67

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