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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.44, 3,143.70 and 797.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.44, 3,143.70 and 797.01 is: 1,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.44 : 3,143.70 = 797.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.44/3,143.70 = 797.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.44x = 3,143.70 × 797.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.44x = 2,505,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,560.34/2,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.72

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