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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.58, 3,143.16 and 925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.58, 3,143.16 and 925.74 is: 1,387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.58 : 3,143.16 = 925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.58/3,143.16 = 925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.58x = 3,143.16 × 925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.58x = 2,909,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,748.94/2,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.85

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