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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.02, 3,142.38 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.02, 3,142.38 and 633.96 is: 950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.02 : 3,142.38 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.02/3,142.38 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.02x = 3,142.38 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.02x = 1,992,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,143.22/2,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.89

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