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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.52, 3,145.19 and 797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.52, 3,145.19 and 797.88 is: 1,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.52 : 3,145.19 = 797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.52/3,145.19 = 797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.52x = 3,145.19 × 797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.52x = 2,509,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,480.21/2,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.97

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