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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.83, 4,272.40 and 1,769.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.83, 4,272.40 and 1,769.51 is: 2,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.83 : 4,272.40 = 1,769.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.83/4,272.40 = 1,769.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.83x = 4,272.40 × 1,769.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.83x = 7,560,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,054.52/3,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.22

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