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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.54, 3,141.81 and 796.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.54, 3,141.81 and 796.92 is: 1,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.54 : 3,141.81 = 796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.54/3,141.81 = 796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.54x = 3,141.81 × 796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.54x = 2,503,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,771.23/2,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.38

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