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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.81, 3,143.71 and 535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.81, 3,143.71 and 535.81 is: 803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.81 : 3,143.71 = 535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.81/3,143.71 = 535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.81x = 3,143.71 × 535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.81x = 1,684,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,431.26/2,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.71

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