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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.56, 3,137.94 and 996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.56, 3,137.94 and 996.36 is: 1,493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.56 : 3,137.94 = 996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.56/3,137.94 = 996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.56x = 3,137.94 × 996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.56x = 3,126,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,517.90/2,093.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.40

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