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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.64, 3,143.38 and 726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.64, 3,143.38 and 726.64 is: 1,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.64 : 3,143.38 = 726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.64/3,143.38 = 726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.64x = 3,143.38 × 726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.64x = 2,284,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,105.64/2,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.45

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