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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.86, 3,144.92 and 635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.86, 3,144.92 and 635.66 is: 953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.86 : 3,144.92 = 635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.86/3,144.92 = 635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.86x = 3,144.92 × 635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.86x = 1,999,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,099.85/2,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.38

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