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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.94, 4,272.62 and 1,770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.94, 4,272.62 and 1,770.06 is: 2,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.94 : 4,272.62 = 1,770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.94/4,272.62 = 1,770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.94x = 4,272.62 × 1,770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.94x = 7,562,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,793.76/3,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.81

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