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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.06, 3,445.92 and 2,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.06, 3,445.92 and 2,163.66 is: 2,987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.06 : 3,445.92 = 2,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.06/3,445.92 = 2,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.06x = 3,445.92 × 2,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.06x = 7,455,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,799.27/2,496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.03

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