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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.90, 6,655.35 and 2,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.90, 6,655.35 and 2,096.14 is: 3,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.90 : 6,655.35 = 2,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.90/6,655.35 = 2,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.90x = 6,655.35 × 2,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.90x = 13,950,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950,512.07/4,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.20

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