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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.71, 3,138.33 and 995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.71, 3,138.33 and 995.75 is: 1,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.71 : 3,138.33 = 995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.71/3,138.33 = 995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.71x = 3,138.33 × 995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.71x = 3,124,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,987.12/2,093.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.56

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