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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.47, 3,139.66 and 995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.47, 3,139.66 and 995.65 is: 1,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.47 : 3,139.66 = 995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.47/3,139.66 = 995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.47x = 3,139.66 × 995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.47x = 3,126,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,002.48/2,093.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.22

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