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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.41, 4,643.10 and 2,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.41, 4,643.10 and 2,057.44 is: 3,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.41 : 4,643.10 = 2,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.41/4,643.10 = 2,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.41x = 4,643.10 × 2,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.41x = 9,552,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,552,888.06/3,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.15

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