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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.39, 4,996.23 and 2,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.39, 4,996.23 and 2,096.33 is: 3,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.39 : 4,996.23 = 2,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.39/4,996.23 = 2,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.39x = 4,996.23 × 2,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.39x = 10,473,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473,753.89/3,330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.90

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