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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.42, 3,144.64 and 709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.42, 3,144.64 and 709.50 is: 1,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.42 : 3,144.64 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.42/3,144.64 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.42x = 3,144.64 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.42x = 2,231,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,122.08/2,096.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.25

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