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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.73, 4,270.96 and 1,768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.73, 4,270.96 and 1,768.41 is: 2,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.73 : 4,270.96 = 1,768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.73/4,270.96 = 1,768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.73x = 4,270.96 × 1,768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.73x = 7,552,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,778.18/3,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.53

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