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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.33, 4,270.81 and 1,750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.33, 4,270.81 and 1,750.96 is: 2,415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.33 : 4,270.81 = 1,750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.33/4,270.81 = 1,750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.33x = 4,270.81 × 1,750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.33x = 7,478,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,478,017.48/3,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.90

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