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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.65, 4,272.23 and 1,769.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.65, 4,272.23 and 1,769.41 is: 2,441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.65 : 4,272.23 = 1,769.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.65/4,272.23 = 1,769.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.65x = 4,272.23 × 1,769.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.65x = 7,559,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,326.48/3,095.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.92

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