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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.32, 3,145.30 and 797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.32, 3,145.30 and 797.90 is: 1,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.32 : 3,145.30 = 797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.32/3,145.30 = 797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.32x = 3,145.30 × 797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.32x = 2,509,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,634.87/2,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.16

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