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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.43, 3,144.46 and 1,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.43, 3,144.46 and 1,171.58 is: 1,758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.43 : 3,144.46 = 1,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.43/3,144.46 = 1,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.43x = 3,144.46 × 1,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.43x = 3,683,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,991.38/2,095.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.11

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