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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.36, 3,140.96 and 1,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.36, 3,140.96 and 1,171.32 is: 1,755.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.36 : 3,140.96 = 1,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.36/3,140.96 = 1,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.36x = 3,140.96 × 1,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.36x = 3,679,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,069.27/2,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.82

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