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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.85, 3,145.28 and 997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.85, 3,145.28 and 997.89 is: 1,496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.85 : 3,145.28 = 997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.85/3,145.28 = 997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.85x = 3,145.28 × 997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.85x = 3,138,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,643.46/2,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.84

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