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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.90, 3,144.44 and 1,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.90, 3,144.44 and 1,709.56 is: 2,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.90 : 3,144.44 = 1,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.90/3,144.44 = 1,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.90x = 3,144.44 × 1,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.90x = 5,375,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,608.85/2,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.82

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