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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.40, 3,281.40 and 2,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.40, 3,281.40 and 2,096.40 is: 2,899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.40 : 3,281.40 = 2,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.40/3,281.40 = 2,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.40x = 3,281.40 × 2,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.40x = 6,879,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879,126.96/2,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.65

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