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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.90, 4,285.42 and 1,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.90, 4,285.42 and 1,761.44 is: 2,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.90 : 4,285.42 = 1,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.90/4,285.42 = 1,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.90x = 4,285.42 × 1,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.90x = 7,548,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,510.20/3,105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.38

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