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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.20, 4,634.70 and 1,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.20, 4,634.70 and 1,993.60 is: 2,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.20 : 4,634.70 = 1,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.20/4,634.70 = 1,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.20x = 4,634.70 × 1,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.20x = 9,239,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,737.92/3,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.18

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