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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.56, 3,144.86 and 557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.56, 3,144.86 and 557.56 is: 836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.56 : 3,144.86 = 557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.56/3,144.86 = 557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.56x = 3,144.86 × 557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.56x = 1,753,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,448.14/2,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.35

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