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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.45, 4,271.66 and 1,751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.45, 4,271.66 and 1,751.04 is: 2,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.45 : 4,271.66 = 1,751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.45/4,271.66 = 1,751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.45x = 4,271.66 × 1,751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.45x = 7,479,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,847.53/3,095.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.40

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