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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.18, 4,271.51 and 1,769.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.18, 4,271.51 and 1,769.15 is: 2,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.18 : 4,271.51 = 1,769.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.18/4,271.51 = 1,769.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.18x = 4,271.51 × 1,769.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.18x = 7,556,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,911.71/3,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.51

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