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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.46, 4,644.38 and 1,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.46, 4,644.38 and 1,863.75 is: 2,796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.46 : 4,644.38 = 1,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.46/4,644.38 = 1,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.46x = 4,644.38 × 1,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.46x = 8,655,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,655,953.91/3,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.34

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