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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.30, 3,145.08 and 709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.30, 3,145.08 and 709.52 is: 1,064.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.30 : 3,145.08 = 709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.30/3,145.08 = 709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.30x = 3,145.08 × 709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.30x = 2,231,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,484.10/2,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.49

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