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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.04, 3,453.24 and 2,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.04, 3,453.24 and 2,096.16 is: 3,126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.04 : 3,453.24 = 2,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.04/3,453.24 = 2,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.04x = 3,453.24 × 2,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.04x = 7,238,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,543.56/2,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.75

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