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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.98, 4,269.99 and 1,767.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.98, 4,269.99 and 1,767.78 is: 2,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.98 : 4,269.99 = 1,767.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.98/4,269.99 = 1,767.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.98x = 4,269.99 × 1,767.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.98x = 7,548,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,402.92/3,093.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.71

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