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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.83, 4,271.04 and 1,768.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.83, 4,271.04 and 1,768.98 is: 2,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.83 : 4,271.04 = 1,768.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.83/4,271.04 = 1,768.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.83x = 4,271.04 × 1,768.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.83x = 7,555,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,384.34/3,094.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.29

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