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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.77, 3,145.11 and 863.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.77, 3,145.11 and 863.37 is: 1,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.77 : 3,145.11 = 863.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.77/3,145.11 = 863.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.77x = 3,145.11 × 863.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.77x = 2,715,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,393.62/2,096.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.04

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