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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.89, 6,842.93 and 2,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.89, 6,842.93 and 2,096.04 is: 3,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.89 : 6,842.93 = 2,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.89/6,842.93 = 2,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.89x = 6,842.93 × 2,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.89x = 14,343,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,055.00/4,561.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.10

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