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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.51, 3,140.65 and 1,217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.51, 3,140.65 and 1,217.17 is: 1,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.51 : 3,140.65 = 1,217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.51/3,140.65 = 1,217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.51x = 3,140.65 × 1,217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.51x = 3,822,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,704.96/2,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.37

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