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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.49, 4,271.86 and 1,751.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.49, 4,271.86 and 1,751.00 is: 2,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.49 : 4,271.86 = 1,751.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.49/4,271.86 = 1,751.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.49x = 4,271.86 × 1,751.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.49x = 7,480,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,007.69/3,095.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.42

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