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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.84, 3,144.19 and 863.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.84, 3,144.19 and 863.33 is: 1,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.84 : 3,144.19 = 863.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.84/3,144.19 = 863.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.84x = 3,144.19 × 863.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.84x = 2,714,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,486.25/2,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.18

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