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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.79, 4,272.11 and 1,769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.79, 4,272.11 and 1,769.38 is: 2,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.79 : 4,272.11 = 1,769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.79/4,272.11 = 1,769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.79x = 4,272.11 × 1,769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.79x = 7,558,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,973.10/3,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.70

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