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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.26, 4,271.47 and 1,769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.26, 4,271.47 and 1,769.02 is: 2,441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.26 : 4,271.47 = 1,769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.26/4,271.47 = 1,769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.26x = 4,271.47 × 1,769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.26x = 7,556,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,300.76/3,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.25

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