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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.64, 3,381.87 and 2,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.64, 3,381.87 and 2,096.11 is: 2,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.64 : 3,381.87 = 2,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.64/3,381.87 = 2,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.64x = 3,381.87 × 2,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.64x = 7,088,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,771.53/2,450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.62

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