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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.20, 3,140.74 and 925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.20, 3,140.74 and 925.84 is: 1,387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.20 : 3,140.74 = 925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.20/3,140.74 = 925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.20x = 3,140.74 × 925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.20x = 2,907,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,822.72/2,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.85

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