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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.48, 3,136.74 and 1,402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.48, 3,136.74 and 1,402.12 is: 2,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.48 : 3,136.74 = 1,402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.48/3,136.74 = 1,402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.48x = 3,136.74 × 1,402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.48x = 4,398,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,085.89/2,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.84

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