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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.36, 4,112.61 and 2,096.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.36, 4,112.61 and 2,096.98 is: 3,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.36 : 4,112.61 = 2,096.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.36/4,112.61 = 2,096.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.36x = 4,112.61 × 2,096.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.36x = 8,624,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,060.92/2,743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.61

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