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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.11, 4,062.43 and 2,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.11, 4,062.43 and 2,096.33 is: 3,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.11 : 4,062.43 = 2,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.11/4,062.43 = 2,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.11x = 4,062.43 × 2,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.11x = 8,516,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,183.40/2,711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.22

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