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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.99, 4,270.62 and 2,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.99, 4,270.62 and 2,388.95 is: 3,294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.99 : 4,270.62 = 2,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.99/4,270.62 = 2,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.99x = 4,270.62 × 2,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.99x = 10,202,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,297.65/3,096.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.26

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