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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.48, 4,606.76 and 2,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.48, 4,606.76 and 2,095.60 is: 3,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.48 : 4,606.76 = 2,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.48/4,606.76 = 2,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.48x = 4,606.76 × 2,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.48x = 9,653,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653,926.26/3,072.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.06

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