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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.83, 3,144.29 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.83, 3,144.29 and 796.59 is: 1,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.83 : 3,144.29 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.83/3,144.29 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.83x = 3,144.29 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.83x = 2,504,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,705.99/2,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.09

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