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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.22, 3,142.28 and 795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.22, 3,142.28 and 795.98 is: 1,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.22 : 3,142.28 = 795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.22/3,142.28 = 795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.22x = 3,142.28 × 795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.22x = 2,501,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,192.03/2,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.76

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