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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.91, 5,209.51 and 2,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.91, 5,209.51 and 2,096.34 is: 2,893.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.91 : 5,209.51 = 2,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.91/5,209.51 = 2,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.91x = 5,209.51 × 2,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.91x = 10,920,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920,893.71/3,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.02

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