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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.18, 3,142.68 and 634.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.18, 3,142.68 and 634.27 is: 951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.18 : 3,142.68 = 634.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.18/3,142.68 = 634.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.18x = 3,142.68 × 634.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.18x = 1,993,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,307.64/2,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.38

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