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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.66, 4,359.45 and 2,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.66, 4,359.45 and 2,096.92 is: 2,895.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.66 : 4,359.45 = 2,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.66/4,359.45 = 2,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.66x = 4,359.45 × 2,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.66x = 9,141,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,141,417.89/3,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.00

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