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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.95, 4,266.45 and 2,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.95, 4,266.45 and 2,150.80 is: 2,965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.95 : 4,266.45 = 2,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.95/4,266.45 = 2,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.95x = 4,266.45 × 2,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.95x = 9,176,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,280.66/3,093.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.88

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