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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.04, 4,116.84 and 2,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.04, 4,116.84 and 2,096.56 is: 3,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.04 : 4,116.84 = 2,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.04/4,116.84 = 2,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.04x = 4,116.84 × 2,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.04x = 8,631,202.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,202.07/2,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.43

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