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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.85, 3,141.67 and 796.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.85, 3,141.67 and 796.02 is: 1,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.85 : 3,141.67 = 796.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.85/3,141.67 = 796.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.85x = 3,141.67 × 796.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.85x = 2,500,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,832.15/2,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.80

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