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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.77, 3,143.13 and 708.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.77, 3,143.13 and 708.73 is: 1,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.77 : 3,143.13 = 708.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.77/3,143.13 = 708.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.77x = 3,143.13 × 708.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.77x = 2,227,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,630.52/2,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.92

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