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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.79, 3,143.52 and 1,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.79, 3,143.52 and 1,273.86 is: 1,910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.79 : 3,143.52 = 1,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.79/3,143.52 = 1,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.79x = 3,143.52 × 1,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.79x = 4,004,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,404.39/2,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.69

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