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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.97, 4,270.57 and 1,976.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.97, 4,270.57 and 1,976.50 is: 2,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.97 : 4,270.57 = 1,976.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.97/4,270.57 = 1,976.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.97x = 4,270.57 × 1,976.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.97x = 8,440,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440,793.12/3,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.38

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