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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.26, 4,266.48 and 2,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.26, 4,266.48 and 2,384.62 is: 3,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.26 : 4,266.48 = 2,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.26/4,266.48 = 2,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.26x = 4,266.48 × 2,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.26x = 10,173,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,933.54/3,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.94

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