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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.56, 3,664 and 2,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.56, 3,664 and 2,096.12 is: 3,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.56 : 3,664 = 2,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.56/3,664 = 2,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.56x = 3,664 × 2,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.56x = 7,680,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,680,183.68/2,440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.89

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