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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.48, 3,142.86 and 634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.48, 3,142.86 and 634.96 is: 952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.48 : 3,142.86 = 634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.48/3,142.86 = 634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.48x = 3,142.86 × 634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.48x = 1,995,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,590.39/2,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.33

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