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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.81, 3,142.57 and 634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.81, 3,142.57 and 634.77 is: 951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.81 : 3,142.57 = 634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.81/3,142.57 = 634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.81x = 3,142.57 × 634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.81x = 1,994,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,809.16/2,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.81

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