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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.32, 3,142.44 and 863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.32, 3,142.44 and 863.08 is: 1,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.32 : 3,142.44 = 863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.32/3,142.44 = 863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.32x = 3,142.44 × 863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.32x = 2,712,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,177.12/2,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.40

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