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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.36, 4,062.80 and 2,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.36, 4,062.80 and 2,096.56 is: 3,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.36 : 4,062.80 = 2,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.36/4,062.80 = 2,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.36x = 4,062.80 × 2,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.36x = 8,517,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,903.97/2,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.56

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