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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.95, 3,141.48 and 1,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.95, 3,141.48 and 1,543.02 is: 2,312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.95 : 3,141.48 = 1,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.95/3,141.48 = 1,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.95x = 3,141.48 × 1,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.95x = 4,847,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,366.47/2,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.73

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