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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.24, 4,062.60 and 2,096.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.24, 4,062.60 and 2,096.45 is: 3,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.24 : 4,062.60 = 2,096.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.24/4,062.60 = 2,096.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.24x = 4,062.60 × 2,096.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.24x = 8,517,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,037.77/2,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.38

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