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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.98, 3,144.22 and 709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.98, 3,144.22 and 709.05 is: 1,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.98 : 3,144.22 = 709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.98/3,144.22 = 709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.98x = 3,144.22 × 709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.98x = 2,229,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,419.21/2,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.67

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