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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.68, 3,142.02 and 984.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.68, 3,142.02 and 984.47 is: 1,476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.68 : 3,142.02 = 984.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.68/3,142.02 = 984.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.68x = 3,142.02 × 984.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.68x = 3,093,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,232.28/2,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.00

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