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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.52, 4,244.40 and 2,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.52, 4,244.40 and 2,096.28 is: 3,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.52 : 4,244.40 = 2,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.52/4,244.40 = 2,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.52x = 4,244.40 × 2,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.52x = 8,897,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,450.83/2,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.62

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