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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.60, 4,271.99 and 1,751.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.60, 4,271.99 and 1,751.27 is: 2,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.60 : 4,271.99 = 1,751.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.60/4,271.99 = 1,751.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.60x = 4,271.99 × 1,751.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.60x = 7,481,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,377.81/3,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.78

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