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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.40, 4,644.32 and 1,362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.40, 4,644.32 and 1,362.81 is: 2,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.40 : 4,644.32 = 1,362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.40/4,644.32 = 1,362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.40x = 4,644.32 × 1,362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.40x = 6,329,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,335.65/3,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.75

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