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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.84, 3,145.44 and 1,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.84, 3,145.44 and 1,230.88 is: 1,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.84 : 3,145.44 = 1,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.84/3,145.44 = 1,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.84x = 3,145.44 × 1,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.84x = 3,871,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,659.19/2,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.31

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