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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.36, 4,523.82 and 2,096.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.36, 4,523.82 and 2,096.36 is: 3,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.36 : 4,523.82 = 2,096.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.36/4,523.82 = 2,096.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.36x = 4,523.82 × 2,096.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.36x = 9,483,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,555.30/3,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.13

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