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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.94, 4,903.74 and 2,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.94, 4,903.74 and 2,096.28 is: 3,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.94 : 4,903.74 = 2,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.94/4,903.74 = 2,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.94x = 4,903.74 × 2,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.94x = 10,279,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,279,612.09/3,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.45

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