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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.65, 4,276.92 and 2,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.65, 4,276.92 and 2,039.14 is: 2,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.65 : 4,276.92 = 2,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.65/4,276.92 = 2,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.65x = 4,276.92 × 2,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.65x = 8,721,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,243.75/3,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.35

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