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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.44, 4,519.56 and 2,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.44, 4,519.56 and 2,096.32 is: 2,892.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.44 : 4,519.56 = 2,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.44/4,519.56 = 2,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.44x = 4,519.56 × 2,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.44x = 9,474,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,444.02/3,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.57

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