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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.88, 3,143.66 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.88, 3,143.66 and 635.04 is: 952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.88 : 3,143.66 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.88/3,143.66 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.88x = 3,143.66 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.88x = 1,996,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,350.24/2,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.51

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