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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.70, 3,143.53 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.70, 3,143.53 and 556.70 is: 835.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.70 : 3,143.53 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.70/3,143.53 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.70x = 3,143.53 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.70x = 1,750,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,003.15/2,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.04

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