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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.28, 4,270.02 and 1,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.28, 4,270.02 and 1,767.86 is: 2,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.28 : 4,270.02 = 1,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.28/4,270.02 = 1,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.28x = 4,270.02 × 1,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.28x = 7,548,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,797.56/3,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.60

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