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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.28, 4,271.45 and 1,768.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.28, 4,271.45 and 1,768.95 is: 2,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.28 : 4,271.45 = 1,768.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.28/4,271.45 = 1,768.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.28x = 4,271.45 × 1,768.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.28x = 7,555,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,972.63/3,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.13

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