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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.03, 4,272.66 and 1,770.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.03, 4,272.66 and 1,770.15 is: 2,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.03 : 4,272.66 = 1,770.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.03/4,272.66 = 1,770.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.03x = 4,272.66 × 1,770.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.03x = 7,563,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563,249.10/3,096.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.89

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