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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.85, 4,269.62 and 1,767.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.85, 4,269.62 and 1,767.53 is: 2,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.85 : 4,269.62 = 1,767.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.85/4,269.62 = 1,767.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.85x = 4,269.62 × 1,767.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.85x = 7,546,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,681.44/3,093.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.25

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