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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.08, 4,270.28 and 1,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.08, 4,270.28 and 1,975.76 is: 2,727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.08 : 4,270.28 = 1,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.08/4,270.28 = 1,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.08x = 4,270.28 × 1,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.08x = 8,437,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,048.41/3,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.72

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