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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.73, 3,145.25 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.73, 3,145.25 and 636 is: 954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.73 : 3,145.25 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.73/3,145.25 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.73x = 3,145.25 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.73x = 2,000,379
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,379/2,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.05

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