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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.64, 3,144.96 and 709.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.64, 3,144.96 and 709.98 is: 1,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.64 : 3,144.96 = 709.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.64/3,144.96 = 709.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.64x = 3,144.96 × 709.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.64x = 2,232,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,858.70/2,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.97

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