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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.38, 4,272.65 and 2,767.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.38, 4,272.65 and 2,767.33 is: 3,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.38 : 4,272.65 = 2,767.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.38/4,272.65 = 2,767.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.38x = 4,272.65 × 2,767.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.38x = 11,823,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823,832.52/3,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.83

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