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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.06, 4,644.09 and 1,453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.06, 4,644.09 and 1,453.77 is: 2,180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.06 : 4,644.09 = 1,453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.06/4,644.09 = 1,453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.06x = 4,644.09 × 1,453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.06x = 6,751,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751,438.72/3,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.66

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