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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.54, 4,272.69 and 1,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.54, 4,272.69 and 1,993.46 is: 2,751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.54 : 4,272.69 = 1,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.54/4,272.69 = 1,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.54x = 4,272.69 × 1,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.54x = 8,517,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,436.61/3,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.52

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