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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.42, 3,143.54 and 796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.42, 3,143.54 and 796.79 is: 1,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.42 : 3,143.54 = 796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.42/3,143.54 = 796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.42x = 3,143.54 × 796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.42x = 2,504,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,741.24/2,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.34

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