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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.20, 3,142.35 and 634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.20, 3,142.35 and 634.05 is: 950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.20 : 3,142.35 = 634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.20/3,142.35 = 634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.20x = 3,142.35 × 634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.20x = 1,992,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,407.02/2,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.94

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