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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.38, 4,313.88 and 2,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.38, 4,313.88 and 2,096.16 is: 3,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.38 : 4,313.88 = 2,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.38/4,313.88 = 2,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.38x = 4,313.88 × 2,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.38x = 9,042,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042,582.70/2,875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.83

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