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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.89, 4,273.70 and 1,770.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.89, 4,273.70 and 1,770.62 is: 2,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.89 : 4,273.70 = 1,770.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.89/4,273.70 = 1,770.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.89x = 4,273.70 × 1,770.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.89x = 7,567,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,081.75/3,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.45

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