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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.85, 3,144.92 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.85, 3,144.92 and 710.16 is: 1,065.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.85 : 3,144.92 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.85/3,144.92 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.85x = 3,144.92 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.85x = 2,233,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,392.84/2,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.12

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