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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.07, 3,140.69 and 862.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.07, 3,140.69 and 862.25 is: 1,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.07 : 3,140.69 = 862.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.07/3,140.69 = 862.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.07x = 3,140.69 × 862.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.07x = 2,708,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,039.94/2,095.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.58

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