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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.10, 3,142.56 and 556.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.10, 3,142.56 and 556.10 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.10 : 3,142.56 = 556.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.10/3,142.56 = 556.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.10x = 3,142.56 × 556.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.10x = 1,747,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,577.62/2,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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