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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.23, 4,271.60 and 1,769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.23, 4,271.60 and 1,769.22 is: 2,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.23 : 4,271.60 = 1,769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.23/4,271.60 = 1,769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.23x = 4,271.60 × 1,769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.23x = 7,557,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,400.15/3,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.63

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