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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.96, 3,145.45 and 636.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.96, 3,145.45 and 636.13 is: 954.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.96 : 3,145.45 = 636.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.96/3,145.45 = 636.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.96x = 3,145.45 × 636.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.96x = 2,000,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,900.95/2,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.19

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