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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.21, 4,273.52 and 1,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.21, 4,273.52 and 1,963.26 is: 2,708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.21 : 4,273.52 = 1,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.21/4,273.52 = 1,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.21x = 4,273.52 × 1,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.21x = 8,389,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389,999.69/3,097.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.89

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