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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.82, 4,272.98 and 1,770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.82, 4,272.98 and 1,770.30 is: 2,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.82 : 4,272.98 = 1,770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.82/4,272.98 = 1,770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.82x = 4,272.98 × 1,770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.82x = 7,564,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,456.49/3,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.44

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