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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.95, 3,144.50 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.95, 3,144.50 and 635.16 is: 952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.95 : 3,144.50 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.95/3,144.50 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.95x = 3,144.50 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.95x = 1,997,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,260.62/2,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.91

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