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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.91, 4,571.32 and 2,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.91, 4,571.32 and 2,795.56 is: 4,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.91 : 4,571.32 = 2,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.91/4,571.32 = 2,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.91x = 4,571.32 × 2,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.91x = 12,779,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779,395.34/3,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.72

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