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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.16, 4,518.48 and 2,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.16, 4,518.48 and 2,096.04 is: 2,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.16 : 4,518.48 = 2,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.16/4,518.48 = 2,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.16x = 4,518.48 × 2,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.16x = 9,470,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,470,914.82/3,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.74

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