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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.03, 6,478.38 and 2,096.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.03, 6,478.38 and 2,096.15 is: 3,141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.03 : 6,478.38 = 2,096.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.03/6,478.38 = 2,096.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.03x = 6,478.38 × 2,096.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.03x = 13,579,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,579,623.85/4,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.96

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