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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.91, 3,146.70 and 1,938.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.91, 3,146.70 and 1,938.06 is: 2,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.91 : 3,146.70 = 1,938.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.91/3,146.70 = 1,938.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.91x = 3,146.70 × 1,938.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.91x = 6,098,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,493.40/2,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.32

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