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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.41, 3,141.53 and 925.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.41, 3,141.53 and 925.35 is: 1,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.41 : 3,141.53 = 925.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.41/3,141.53 = 925.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.41x = 3,141.53 × 925.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.41x = 2,907,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,015.89/2,096.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.67

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