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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.92, 3,142.79 and 796.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.92, 3,142.79 and 796.29 is: 1,194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.92 : 3,142.79 = 796.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.92/3,142.79 = 796.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.92x = 3,142.79 × 796.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.92x = 2,502,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,567.56/2,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.59

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