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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.46, 3,144.35 and 1,274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.46, 3,144.35 and 1,274.31 is: 1,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.46 : 3,144.35 = 1,274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.46/3,144.35 = 1,274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.46x = 3,144.35 × 1,274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.46x = 4,006,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,884.46/2,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.17

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