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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.36, 4,644.96 and 2,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.36, 4,644.96 and 2,271.60 is: 3,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.36 : 4,644.96 = 2,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.36/4,644.96 = 2,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.36x = 4,644.96 × 2,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.36x = 10,551,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,491.14/3,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.81

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