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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.54, 4,270.55 and 1,768.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.54, 4,270.55 and 1,768.46 is: 2,440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.54 : 4,270.55 = 1,768.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.54/4,270.55 = 1,768.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.54x = 4,270.55 × 1,768.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.54x = 7,552,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,296.85/3,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.52

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