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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.99, 3,141.21 and 1,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.99, 3,141.21 and 1,750 is: 2,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.99 : 3,141.21 = 1,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.99/3,141.21 = 1,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.99x = 3,141.21 × 1,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.99x = 5,497,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,117.50/2,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.68

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