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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.17, 3,143.16 and 796.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.17, 3,143.16 and 796.54 is: 1,194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.17 : 3,143.16 = 796.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.17/3,143.16 = 796.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.17x = 3,143.16 × 796.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.17x = 2,503,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,654.66/2,095.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.96

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