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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.21, 4,644.33 and 1,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.21, 4,644.33 and 1,535.36 is: 2,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.21 : 4,644.33 = 1,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.21/4,644.33 = 1,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.21x = 4,644.33 × 1,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.21x = 7,130,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,718.51/3,095.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.79

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