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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.80, 3,145.32 and 797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.80, 3,145.32 and 797.64 is: 1,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.80 : 3,145.32 = 797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.80/3,145.32 = 797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.80x = 3,145.32 × 797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.80x = 2,508,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,833.04/2,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.08

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