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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.08, 3,141.76 and 778.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.08, 3,141.76 and 778.92 is: 1,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.08 : 3,141.76 = 778.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.08/3,141.76 = 778.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.08x = 3,141.76 × 778.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.08x = 2,447,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,179.70/2,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.06

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