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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.55, 4,272.91 and 1,770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.55, 4,272.91 and 1,770.31 is: 2,442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.55 : 4,272.91 = 1,770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.55/4,272.91 = 1,770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.55x = 4,272.91 × 1,770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.55x = 7,564,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,375.30/3,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.84

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