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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.74, 3,145.62 and 1,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.74, 3,145.62 and 1,481.64 is: 2,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.74 : 3,145.62 = 1,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.74/3,145.62 = 1,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.74x = 3,145.62 × 1,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.74x = 4,660,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,676.42/2,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.82

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