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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.09, 3,143.62 and 709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.09, 3,143.62 and 709.07 is: 1,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.09 : 3,143.62 = 709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.09/3,143.62 = 709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.09x = 3,143.62 × 709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.09x = 2,229,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,046.63/2,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.43

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