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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.22, 3,142.02 and 1,000.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.22, 3,142.02 and 1,000.10 is: 1,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.22 : 3,142.02 = 1,000.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.22/3,142.02 = 1,000.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.22x = 3,142.02 × 1,000.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.22x = 3,142,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,334.20/2,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.76

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