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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.43, 3,141.65 and 984.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.43, 3,141.65 and 984.22 is: 1,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.43 : 3,141.65 = 984.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.43/3,141.65 = 984.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.43x = 3,141.65 × 984.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.43x = 3,092,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,069.84/2,095.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.63

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