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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.97, 3,142.50 and 634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.97, 3,142.50 and 634.12 is: 951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.97 : 3,142.50 = 634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.97/3,142.50 = 634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.97x = 3,142.50 × 634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.97x = 1,992,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,722.10/2,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.19

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