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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.83, 3,143.46 and 709.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.83, 3,143.46 and 709.15 is: 1,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.83 : 3,143.46 = 709.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.83/3,143.46 = 709.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.83x = 3,143.46 × 709.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.83x = 2,229,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,184.66/2,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.63

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