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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.88, 6,432.78 and 2,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.88, 6,432.78 and 2,096.06 is: 3,143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.88 : 6,432.78 = 2,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.88/6,432.78 = 2,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.88x = 6,432.78 × 2,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.88x = 13,483,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,483,492.85/4,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.09

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