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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.30, 4,269.97 and 1,767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.30, 4,269.97 and 1,767.83 is: 2,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.30 : 4,269.97 = 1,767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.30/4,269.97 = 1,767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.30x = 4,269.97 × 1,767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.30x = 7,548,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,551.98/3,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.50

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