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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.65, 3,928.03 and 2,096.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.65, 3,928.03 and 2,096.23 is: 3,144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.65 : 3,928.03 = 2,096.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.65/3,928.03 = 2,096.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.65x = 3,928.03 × 2,096.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.65x = 8,234,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,024.21/2,618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.38

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