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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.82, 3,145.84 and 1,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.82, 3,145.84 and 1,001.22 is: 1,502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.82 : 3,145.84 = 1,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.82/3,145.84 = 1,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.82x = 3,145.84 × 1,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.82x = 3,149,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,677.92/2,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.12

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