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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.06, 2,893.35 and 1,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.06, 2,893.35 and 1,573.60 is: 2,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.06 : 2,893.35 = 1,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.06/2,893.35 = 1,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.06x = 2,893.35 × 1,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.06x = 4,552,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,975.56/2,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.16

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