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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.26, 3,139.56 and 794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.26, 3,139.56 and 794.81 is: 1,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.26 : 3,139.56 = 794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.26/3,139.56 = 794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.26x = 3,139.56 × 794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.26x = 2,495,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,361.53/2,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.53

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