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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.04, 3,138.60 and 985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.04, 3,138.60 and 985.34 is: 1,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.04 : 3,138.60 = 985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.04/3,138.60 = 985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.04x = 3,138.60 × 985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.04x = 3,092,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,588.12/2,095.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.15

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