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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.98, 3,145.03 and 926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.98, 3,145.03 and 926.24 is: 1,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.98 : 3,145.03 = 926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.98/3,145.03 = 926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.98x = 3,145.03 × 926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.98x = 2,913,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,034.55/2,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.82

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