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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.74, 3,143.88 and 634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.74, 3,143.88 and 634.77 is: 952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.74 : 3,143.88 = 634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.74/3,143.88 = 634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.74x = 3,143.88 × 634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.74x = 1,995,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,640.71/2,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.24

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