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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.82, 4,271.64 and 1,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.82, 4,271.64 and 1,769.50 is: 2,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.82 : 4,271.64 = 1,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.82/4,271.64 = 1,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.82x = 4,271.64 × 1,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.82x = 7,558,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,641.66/3,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.56

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