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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.28, 4,637.34 and 2,052.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.28, 4,637.34 and 2,052.81 is: 3,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.28 : 4,637.34 = 2,052.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.28/4,637.34 = 2,052.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.28x = 4,637.34 × 2,052.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.28x = 9,519,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,577.93/3,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.51

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