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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.81, 4,271.58 and 1,769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.81, 4,271.58 and 1,769.96 is: 2,442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.81 : 4,271.58 = 1,769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.81/4,271.58 = 1,769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.81x = 4,271.58 × 1,769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.81x = 7,560,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,504.38/3,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.18

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