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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.85, 3,144.12 and 709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.85, 3,144.12 and 709.28 is: 1,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.85 : 3,144.12 = 709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.85/3,144.12 = 709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.85x = 3,144.12 × 709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.85x = 2,230,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,045.71/2,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.03

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