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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.34, 3,139.04 and 1,399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.34, 3,139.04 and 1,399.92 is: 2,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.34 : 3,139.04 = 1,399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.34/3,139.04 = 1,399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.34x = 3,139.04 × 1,399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.34x = 4,394,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,404.88/2,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.23

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