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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.36, 3,143.40 and 634.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.36, 3,143.40 and 634.18 is: 951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.36 : 3,143.40 = 634.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.36/3,143.40 = 634.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.36x = 3,143.40 × 634.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.36x = 1,993,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,481.41/2,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.38

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