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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.80, 3,140.26 and 1,274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.80, 3,140.26 and 1,274.31 is: 1,909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.80 : 3,140.26 = 1,274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.80/3,140.26 = 1,274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.80x = 3,140.26 × 1,274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.80x = 4,001,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,664.72/2,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.37

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