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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.33, 4,273.50 and 2,150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.33, 4,273.50 and 2,150.82 is: 2,969.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.33 : 4,273.50 = 2,150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.33/4,273.50 = 2,150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.33x = 4,273.50 × 2,150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.33x = 9,191,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,529.27/3,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.48

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