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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.83, 3,142.92 and 689.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.83, 3,142.92 and 689.91 is: 1,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.83 : 3,142.92 = 689.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.83/3,142.92 = 689.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.83x = 3,142.92 × 689.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.83x = 2,168,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,331.94/2,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.59

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