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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.07, 4,270.32 and 1,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.07, 4,270.32 and 1,768.50 is: 2,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.07 : 4,270.32 = 1,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.07/4,270.32 = 1,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.07x = 4,270.32 × 1,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.07x = 7,552,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,060.92/3,094.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.82

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