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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.28, 6,265.01 and 2,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.28, 6,265.01 and 2,096.84 is: 3,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.28 : 6,265.01 = 2,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.28/6,265.01 = 2,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.28x = 6,265.01 × 2,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.28x = 13,136,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,136,738.58/4,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.30

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