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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.14, 3,142.72 and 708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.14, 3,142.72 and 708.49 is: 1,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.14 : 3,142.72 = 708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.14/3,142.72 = 708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.14x = 3,142.72 × 708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.14x = 2,226,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,576.06/2,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.73

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