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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.08, 4,069.74 and 1,769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.08, 4,069.74 and 1,769.10 is: 2,440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.08 : 4,069.74 = 1,769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.08/4,069.74 = 1,769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.08x = 4,069.74 × 1,769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.08x = 7,199,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,777.03/2,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.54

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