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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.50, 3,145.14 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.50, 3,145.14 and 691 is: 1,036.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.50 : 3,145.14 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.50/3,145.14 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.50x = 3,145.14 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.50x = 2,173,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,291.74/2,096.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.63

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