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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.96, 3,295.44 and 2,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.96, 3,295.44 and 2,041.44 is: 3,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.96 : 3,295.44 = 2,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.96/3,295.44 = 2,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.96x = 3,295.44 × 2,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.96x = 6,727,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,443.03/2,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.16

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