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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.74, 4,296.18 and 1,769.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.74, 4,296.18 and 1,769.41 is: 2,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.74 : 4,296.18 = 1,769.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.74/4,296.18 = 1,769.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.74x = 4,296.18 × 1,769.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.74x = 7,601,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,703.85/3,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.34

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