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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.33, 3,473.10 and 2,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.33, 3,473.10 and 2,096.06 is: 2,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.33 : 3,473.10 = 2,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.33/3,473.10 = 2,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.33x = 3,473.10 × 2,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.33x = 7,279,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,808.62/2,514.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.33

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