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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.77, 3,144.21 and 634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.77, 3,144.21 and 634.97 is: 952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.77 : 3,144.21 = 634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.77/3,144.21 = 634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.77x = 3,144.21 × 634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.77x = 1,996,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,463.30/2,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.62

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