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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.76, 3,142.86 and 796.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.76, 3,142.86 and 796.42 is: 1,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.76 : 3,142.86 = 796.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.76/3,142.86 = 796.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.76x = 3,142.86 × 796.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.76x = 2,503,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,036.56/2,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.90

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