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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.56, 3,143.34 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.56, 3,143.34 and 634.86 is: 952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.56 : 3,143.34 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.56/3,143.34 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.56x = 3,143.34 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.56x = 1,995,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,580.83/2,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.29

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