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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.08, 6,655.46 and 2,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.08, 6,655.46 and 2,096.24 is: 3,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.08 : 6,655.46 = 2,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.08/6,655.46 = 2,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.08x = 6,655.46 × 2,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.08x = 13,951,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951,441.47/4,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.28

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