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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.65, 3,143.76 and 709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.65, 3,143.76 and 709.11 is: 1,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.65 : 3,143.76 = 709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.65/3,143.76 = 709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.65x = 3,143.76 × 709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.65x = 2,229,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,271.65/2,095.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.76

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