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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.36, 3,144.26 and 1,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.36, 3,144.26 and 1,316.44 is: 1,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.36 : 3,144.26 = 1,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.36/3,144.26 = 1,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.36x = 3,144.26 × 1,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.36x = 4,139,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,229.63/2,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.48

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