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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.06, 3,142.76 and 708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.06, 3,142.76 and 708.40 is: 1,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.06 : 3,142.76 = 708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.06/3,142.76 = 708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.06x = 3,142.76 × 708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.06x = 2,226,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,331.18/2,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.66

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