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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.74, 4,557.80 and 2,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.74, 4,557.80 and 2,096.48 is: 3,147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.74 : 4,557.80 = 2,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.74/4,557.80 = 2,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.74x = 4,557.80 × 2,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.74x = 9,555,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555,303.27/3,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.61

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