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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.01, 4,704.08 and 2,096.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.01, 4,704.08 and 2,096.87 is: 3,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.01 : 4,704.08 = 2,096.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.01/4,704.08 = 2,096.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.01x = 4,704.08 × 2,096.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.01x = 9,863,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,810.22/3,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.33

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