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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.67, 3,146.58 and 1,173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.67, 3,146.58 and 1,173.03 is: 1,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.67 : 3,146.58 = 1,173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.67/3,146.58 = 1,173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.67x = 3,146.58 × 1,173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.67x = 3,691,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,032.74/2,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.27

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