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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.50, 4,270.37 and 1,768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.50, 4,270.37 and 1,768.13 is: 2,439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.50 : 4,270.37 = 1,768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.50/4,270.37 = 1,768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.50x = 4,270.37 × 1,768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.50x = 7,550,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,539.12/3,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.99

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