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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.32, 3,139.63 and 796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.32, 3,139.63 and 796.70 is: 1,194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.32 : 3,139.63 = 796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.32/3,139.63 = 796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.32x = 3,139.63 × 796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.32x = 2,501,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,349.08/2,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.35

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