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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.22, 4,637.42 and 2,578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.22, 4,637.42 and 2,578.54 is: 3,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.22 : 4,637.42 = 2,578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.22/4,637.42 = 2,578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.22x = 4,637.42 × 2,578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.22x = 11,957,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,957,749.78/3,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.30

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