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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.70, 4,267.15 and 2,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.70, 4,267.15 and 2,388.62 is: 3,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.70 : 4,267.15 = 2,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.70/4,267.15 = 2,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.70x = 4,267.15 × 2,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.70x = 10,192,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,192,604.53/3,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.44

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