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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.63, 4,441.07 and 2,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.63, 4,441.07 and 2,096.62 is: 2,893.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.63 : 4,441.07 = 2,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.63/4,441.07 = 2,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.63x = 4,441.07 × 2,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.63x = 9,311,236.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311,236.18/3,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.82

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