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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.69, 4,270.62 and 1,976.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.69, 4,270.62 and 1,976.06 is: 2,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.69 : 4,270.62 = 1,976.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.69/4,270.62 = 1,976.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.69x = 4,270.62 × 1,976.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.69x = 8,439,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,019.44/3,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.06

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