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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.59, 4,271.93 and 1,769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.59, 4,271.93 and 1,769.34 is: 2,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.59 : 4,271.93 = 1,769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.59/4,271.93 = 1,769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.59x = 4,271.93 × 1,769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.59x = 7,558,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,494.41/3,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.70

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