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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.19, 3,141.72 and 924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.19, 3,141.72 and 924.93 is: 1,386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.19 : 3,141.72 = 924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.19/3,141.72 = 924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.19x = 3,141.72 × 924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.19x = 2,905,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,871.08/2,096.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.26

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