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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.49, 3,145.19 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.49, 3,145.19 and 635.76 is: 953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.49 : 3,145.19 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.49/3,145.19 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.49x = 3,145.19 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.49x = 1,999,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,570.27/2,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.77

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