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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.35, 2,896.36 and 2,056.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.35, 2,896.36 and 2,056.73 is: 2,832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.35 : 2,896.36 = 2,056.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.35/2,896.36 = 2,056.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.35x = 2,896.36 × 2,056.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.35x = 5,957,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,030.50/2,103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.16

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