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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.34, 3,143.07 and 796.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.34, 3,143.07 and 796.91 is: 1,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.34 : 3,143.07 = 796.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.34/3,143.07 = 796.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.34x = 3,143.07 × 796.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.34x = 2,504,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,728.20/2,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.38

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