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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.74, 4,272.05 and 1,769.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.74, 4,272.05 and 1,769.37 is: 2,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.74 : 4,272.05 = 1,769.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.74/4,272.05 = 1,769.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.74x = 4,272.05 × 1,769.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.74x = 7,558,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,825.51/3,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.69

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