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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.30, 3,138.34 and 1,398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.30, 3,138.34 and 1,398.71 is: 2,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.30 : 3,138.34 = 1,398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.30/3,138.34 = 1,398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.30x = 3,138.34 × 1,398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.30x = 4,389,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,612.93/2,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.98

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