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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.47, 3,141.21 and 778.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.47, 3,141.21 and 778.87 is: 1,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.47 : 3,141.21 = 778.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.47/3,141.21 = 778.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.47x = 3,141.21 × 778.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.47x = 2,446,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,594.23/2,095.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.56

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