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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.21, 3,143.36 and 779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.21, 3,143.36 and 779.28 is: 1,169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.21 : 3,143.36 = 779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.21/3,143.36 = 779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.21x = 3,143.36 × 779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.21x = 2,449,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,557.58/2,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.68

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