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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.03, 3,142.63 and 779.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.03, 3,142.63 and 779.13 is: 1,168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.03 : 3,142.63 = 779.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.03/3,142.63 = 779.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.03x = 3,142.63 × 779.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.03x = 2,448,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,517.31/2,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.73

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