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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.36, 4,270.16 and 1,749.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.36, 4,270.16 and 1,749.95 is: 2,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.36 : 4,270.16 = 1,749.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.36/4,270.16 = 1,749.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.36x = 4,270.16 × 1,749.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.36x = 7,472,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,566.49/3,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.90

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