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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.74, 4,270.64 and 2,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.74, 4,270.64 and 2,873.18 is: 3,962.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.74 : 4,270.64 = 2,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.74/4,270.64 = 2,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.74x = 4,270.64 × 2,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.74x = 12,270,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270,317.44/3,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.33

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