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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.84, 3,141.98 and 708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.84, 3,141.98 and 708.14 is: 1,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.84 : 3,141.98 = 708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.84/3,141.98 = 708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.84x = 3,141.98 × 708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.84x = 2,224,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,961.72/2,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.12

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