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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.68, 4,261.56 and 2,502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.68, 4,261.56 and 2,502.56 is: 3,447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.68 : 4,261.56 = 2,502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.68/4,261.56 = 2,502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.68x = 4,261.56 × 2,502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.68x = 10,664,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,664,809.59/3,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.29

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