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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.78, 3,138.87 and 1,000.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.78, 3,138.87 and 1,000.91 is: 1,499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.78 : 3,138.87 = 1,000.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.78/3,138.87 = 1,000.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.78x = 3,138.87 × 1,000.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.78x = 3,141,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,734.22/2,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.08

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