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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.48, 4,271.72 and 1,769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.48, 4,271.72 and 1,769.96 is: 2,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.48 : 4,271.72 = 1,769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.48/4,271.72 = 1,769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.48x = 4,271.72 × 1,769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.48x = 7,560,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,773.53/3,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.52

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