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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.35, 3,142.95 and 1,000.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.35, 3,142.95 and 1,000.50 is: 1,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.35 : 3,142.95 = 1,000.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.35/3,142.95 = 1,000.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.35x = 3,142.95 × 1,000.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.35x = 3,144,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,521.48/2,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.71

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