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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.26, 3,143.80 and 797.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.26, 3,143.80 and 797.10 is: 1,196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.26 : 3,143.80 = 797.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.26/3,143.80 = 797.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.26x = 3,143.80 × 797.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.26x = 2,505,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,922.98/2,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.00

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