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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.76, 4,269.48 and 1,768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.76, 4,269.48 and 1,768.16 is: 2,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.76 : 4,269.48 = 1,768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.76/4,269.48 = 1,768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.76x = 4,269.48 × 1,768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.76x = 7,549,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,123.76/3,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.32

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