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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.77, 4,640.96 and 1,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.77, 4,640.96 and 1,708.02 is: 2,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.77 : 4,640.96 = 1,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.77/4,640.96 = 1,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.77x = 4,640.96 × 1,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.77x = 7,926,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,856.77/3,096.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.72

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