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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.22, 3,125.80 and 2,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.22, 3,125.80 and 2,077.44 is: 3,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.22 : 3,125.80 = 2,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.22/3,125.80 = 2,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.22x = 3,125.80 × 2,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.22x = 6,493,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,493,661.95/2,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.80

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