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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.59, 4,273.28 and 1,680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.59, 4,273.28 and 1,680.28 is: 2,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.59 : 4,273.28 = 1,680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.59/4,273.28 = 1,680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.59x = 4,273.28 × 1,680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.59x = 7,180,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,321.80/3,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.78

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