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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.92, 4,273.58 and 1,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.92, 4,273.58 and 1,699.56 is: 2,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.92 : 4,273.58 = 1,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.92/4,273.58 = 1,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.92x = 4,273.58 × 1,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.92x = 7,263,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,205.62/3,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.30

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