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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.92, 3,144.66 and 798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.92, 3,144.66 and 798.76 is: 1,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.92 : 3,144.66 = 798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.92/3,144.66 = 798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.92x = 3,144.66 × 798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.92x = 2,511,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,828.62/2,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.87

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