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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.57, 4,270.26 and 1,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.57, 4,270.26 and 1,767.97 is: 2,439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.57 : 4,270.26 = 1,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.57/4,270.26 = 1,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.57x = 4,270.26 × 1,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.57x = 7,549,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,691.57/3,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.66

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