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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.43, 4,271.85 and 1,975.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.43, 4,271.85 and 1,975.47 is: 2,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.43 : 4,271.85 = 1,975.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.43/4,271.85 = 1,975.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.43x = 4,271.85 × 1,975.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.43x = 8,438,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,911.52/3,095.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.25

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