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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.32, 6,069.88 and 2,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.32, 6,069.88 and 2,096.48 is: 3,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.32 : 6,069.88 = 2,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.32/6,069.88 = 2,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.32x = 6,069.88 × 2,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.32x = 12,725,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,382.02/4,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.70

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