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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.44, 4,465.50 and 2,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.44, 4,465.50 and 2,096.96 is: 3,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.44 : 4,465.50 = 2,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.44/4,465.50 = 2,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.44x = 4,465.50 × 2,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.44x = 9,363,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363,942.07/2,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.25

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