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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.87, 4,273.82 and 1,770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.87, 4,273.82 and 1,770.22 is: 2,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.87 : 4,273.82 = 1,770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.87/4,273.82 = 1,770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.87x = 4,273.82 × 1,770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.87x = 7,565,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,601.64/3,096.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.98

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