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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.19, 4,271.73 and 1,769.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.19, 4,271.73 and 1,769.33 is: 2,441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.19 : 4,271.73 = 1,769.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.19/4,271.73 = 1,769.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.19x = 4,271.73 × 1,769.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.19x = 7,558,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,078.68/3,095.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.88

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