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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.52, 3,139.93 and 796.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.52, 3,139.93 and 796.90 is: 1,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.52 : 3,139.93 = 796.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.52/3,139.93 = 796.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.52x = 3,139.93 × 796.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.52x = 2,502,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,210.22/2,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.65

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