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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.89, 3,142.64 and 708.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.89, 3,142.64 and 708.37 is: 1,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.89 : 3,142.64 = 708.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.89/3,142.64 = 708.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.89x = 3,142.64 × 708.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.89x = 2,226,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,145.81/2,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.66

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