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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.58, 4,270.21 and 1,750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.58, 4,270.21 and 1,750.33 is: 2,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.58 : 4,270.21 = 1,750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.58/4,270.21 = 1,750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.58x = 4,270.21 × 1,750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.58x = 7,474,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,287.18/3,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.28

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