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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.23, 4,271.37 and 1,750.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.23, 4,271.37 and 1,750.83 is: 2,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.23 : 4,271.37 = 1,750.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.23/4,271.37 = 1,750.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.23x = 4,271.37 × 1,750.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.23x = 7,478,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,478,442.74/3,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.12

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