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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.80, 4,437.64 and 2,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.80, 4,437.64 and 2,096.58 is: 3,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.80 : 4,437.64 = 2,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.80/4,437.64 = 2,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.80x = 4,437.64 × 2,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.80x = 9,303,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,867.27/2,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.60

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