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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.47, 3,143.65 and 708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.47, 3,143.65 and 708.74 is: 1,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.47 : 3,143.65 = 708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.47/3,143.65 = 708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.47x = 3,143.65 × 708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.47x = 2,228,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,030.50/2,095.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.26

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