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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.23, 3,140.55 and 924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.23, 3,140.55 and 924.51 is: 1,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.23 : 3,140.55 = 924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.23/3,140.55 = 924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.23x = 3,140.55 × 924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.23x = 2,903,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,469.88/2,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.75

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