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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.62, 4,273.30 and 1,752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.62, 4,273.30 and 1,752.21 is: 2,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.62 : 4,273.30 = 1,752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.62/4,273.30 = 1,752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.62x = 4,273.30 × 1,752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.62x = 7,487,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487,729.68/3,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.03

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