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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.28, 3,144.84 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.28, 3,144.84 and 635.52 is: 953.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.28 : 3,144.84 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.28/3,144.84 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.28x = 3,144.84 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.28x = 1,998,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,608.72/2,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.41

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