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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.06, 4,270.73 and 1,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.06, 4,270.73 and 1,768.50 is: 2,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.06 : 4,270.73 = 1,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.06/4,270.73 = 1,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.06x = 4,270.73 × 1,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.06x = 7,552,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,777.16/3,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.27

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