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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.95, 3,142.36 and 534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.95, 3,142.36 and 534.95 is: 802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.95 : 3,142.36 = 534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.95/3,142.36 = 534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.95x = 3,142.36 × 534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.95x = 1,680,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,987.10/2,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.40

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