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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.55, 4,272.21 and 1,769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.55, 4,272.21 and 1,769.32 is: 2,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.55 : 4,272.21 = 1,769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.55/4,272.21 = 1,769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.55x = 4,272.21 × 1,769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.55x = 7,558,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,906.60/3,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.07

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