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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.42, 3,136.98 and 1,468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.42, 3,136.98 and 1,468.54 is: 2,198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.42 : 3,136.98 = 1,468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.42/3,136.98 = 1,468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.42x = 3,136.98 × 1,468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.42x = 4,606,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,766.34/2,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.49

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