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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.06, 3,142.17 and 796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.06, 3,142.17 and 796.44 is: 1,195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.06 : 3,142.17 = 796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.06/3,142.17 = 796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.06x = 3,142.17 × 796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.06x = 2,502,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,549.87/2,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.07

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