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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.33, 3,144.56 and 635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.33, 3,144.56 and 635.49 is: 953.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.33 : 3,144.56 = 635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.33/3,144.56 = 635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.33x = 3,144.56 × 635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.33x = 1,998,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,333.26/2,096.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.26

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