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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.06, 3,144.26 and 709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.06, 3,144.26 and 709.40 is: 1,064.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.06 : 3,144.26 = 709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.06/3,144.26 = 709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.06x = 3,144.26 × 709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.06x = 2,230,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,538.04/2,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.16

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