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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.36, 3,214.80 and 2,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.36, 3,214.80 and 2,096.28 is: 2,890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.36 : 3,214.80 = 2,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.36/3,214.80 = 2,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.36x = 3,214.80 × 2,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.36x = 6,739,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,120.94/2,331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.64

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