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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.16, 3,144.60 and 635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.16, 3,144.60 and 635.44 is: 953.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.16 : 3,144.60 = 635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.16/3,144.60 = 635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.16x = 3,144.60 × 635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.16x = 1,998,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,204.62/2,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.27

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