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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.61, 3,141.22 and 708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.61, 3,141.22 and 708.46 is: 1,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.61 : 3,141.22 = 708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.61/3,141.22 = 708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.61x = 3,141.22 × 708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.61x = 2,225,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,428.72/2,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.95

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