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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.65, 4,270.64 and 1,768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.65, 4,270.64 and 1,768.40 is: 2,440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.65 : 4,270.64 = 1,768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.65/4,270.64 = 1,768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.65x = 4,270.64 × 1,768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.65x = 7,552,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,201.61/3,094.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.41

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