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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.25, 4,638.66 and 1,428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.25, 4,638.66 and 1,428.41 is: 2,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.25 : 4,638.66 = 1,428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.25/4,638.66 = 1,428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.25x = 4,638.66 × 1,428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.25x = 6,625,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,885.14/3,095.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.66

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