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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.05, 4,640.74 and 2,055.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.05, 4,640.74 and 2,055.61 is: 3,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.05 : 4,640.74 = 2,055.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.05/4,640.74 = 2,055.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.05x = 4,640.74 × 2,055.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.05x = 9,539,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539,551.55/3,095.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.20

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