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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.68, 3,153.72 and 2,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.68, 3,153.72 and 2,096.76 is: 3,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.68 : 3,153.72 = 2,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.68/3,153.72 = 2,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.68x = 3,153.72 × 2,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.68x = 6,612,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,593.95/2,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.34

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