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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.65, 4,273.61 and 1,770.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.65, 4,273.61 and 1,770.41 is: 2,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.65 : 4,273.61 = 1,770.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.65/4,273.61 = 1,770.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.65x = 4,273.61 × 1,770.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.65x = 7,566,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,041.88/3,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.30

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