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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.97, 4,273.47 and 1,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.97, 4,273.47 and 1,837.58 is: 2,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.97 : 4,273.47 = 1,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.97/4,273.47 = 1,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.97x = 4,273.47 × 1,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.97x = 7,852,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,821.64/3,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.65

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