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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.03, 3,142.46 and 535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.03, 3,142.46 and 535.07 is: 802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.03 : 3,142.46 = 535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.03/3,142.46 = 535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.03x = 3,142.46 × 535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.03x = 1,681,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,443.93/2,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.59

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