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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.70, 4,271.99 and 1,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.70, 4,271.99 and 1,769.54 is: 2,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.70 : 4,271.99 = 1,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.70/4,271.99 = 1,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.70x = 4,271.99 × 1,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.70x = 7,559,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,426.98/3,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.91

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