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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.03, 4,273.79 and 2,308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.03, 4,273.79 and 2,308.71 is: 3,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.03 : 4,273.79 = 2,308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.03/4,273.79 = 2,308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.03x = 4,273.79 × 2,308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.03x = 9,866,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,930.17/3,096.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.96

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