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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.82, 3,143.75 and 634.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.82, 3,143.75 and 634.98 is: 952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.82 : 3,143.75 = 634.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.82/3,143.75 = 634.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.82x = 3,143.75 × 634.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.82x = 1,996,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,215.20/2,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.48

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