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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.07, 4,272.36 and 1,769.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.07, 4,272.36 and 1,769.59 is: 2,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.07 : 4,272.36 = 1,769.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.07/4,272.36 = 1,769.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.07x = 4,272.36 × 1,769.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.07x = 7,560,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,325.53/3,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.91

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