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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.72, 4,272.96 and 2,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.72, 4,272.96 and 2,475.52 is: 3,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.72 : 4,272.96 = 2,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.72/4,272.96 = 2,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.72x = 4,272.96 × 2,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.72x = 10,577,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577,797.94/3,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.01

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