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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.47, 3,145.56 and 925.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.47, 3,145.56 and 925.85 is: 1,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.47 : 3,145.56 = 925.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.47/3,145.56 = 925.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.47x = 3,145.56 × 925.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.47x = 2,912,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,316.73/2,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.15

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