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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.93, 4,628.09 and 2,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.93, 4,628.09 and 2,096.58 is: 2,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.93 : 4,628.09 = 2,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.93/4,628.09 = 2,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.93x = 4,628.09 × 2,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.93x = 9,703,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703,171.74/3,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.35

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