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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.01, 4,271.13 and 1,769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.01, 4,271.13 and 1,769.04 is: 2,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.01 : 4,271.13 = 1,769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.01/4,271.13 = 1,769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.01x = 4,271.13 × 1,769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.01x = 7,555,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,799.82/3,095.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.28

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