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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.92, 3,144.18 and 635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.92, 3,144.18 and 635.64 is: 953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.92 : 3,144.18 = 635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.92/3,144.18 = 635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.92x = 3,144.18 × 635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.92x = 1,998,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,566.58/2,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.10

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