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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.53, 3,142.96 and 708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.53, 3,142.96 and 708.84 is: 1,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.53 : 3,142.96 = 708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.53/3,142.96 = 708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.53x = 3,142.96 × 708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.53x = 2,227,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,853.99/2,095.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.15

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