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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.63, 3,144.94 and 798.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.63, 3,144.94 and 798.10 is: 1,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.63 : 3,144.94 = 798.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.63/3,144.94 = 798.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.63x = 3,144.94 × 798.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.63x = 2,509,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,966.76/2,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.15

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