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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.86, 3,145.76 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.86, 3,145.76 and 616.12 is: 924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.86 : 3,145.76 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.86/3,145.76 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.86x = 3,145.76 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.86x = 1,938,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,165.65/2,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.32

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