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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.54, 3,145.14 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.54, 3,145.14 and 635.52 is: 953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.54 : 3,145.14 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.54/3,145.14 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.54x = 3,145.14 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.54x = 1,998,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,799.37/2,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.38

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