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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.04, 4,245.90 and 2,096.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.04, 4,245.90 and 2,096.75 is: 3,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.04 : 4,245.90 = 2,096.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.04/4,245.90 = 2,096.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.04x = 4,245.90 × 2,096.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.04x = 8,902,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,569.60/2,833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.41

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