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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.26, 4,995.60 and 2,096.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.26, 4,995.60 and 2,096.61 is: 3,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.26 : 4,995.60 = 2,096.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.26/4,995.60 = 2,096.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.26x = 4,995.60 × 2,096.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.26x = 10,473,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473,824.92/3,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.16

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