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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.27, 3,140.13 and 795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.27, 3,140.13 and 795.42 is: 1,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.27 : 3,140.13 = 795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.27/3,140.13 = 795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.27x = 3,140.13 × 795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.27x = 2,497,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,722.20/2,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.65

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