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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.55, 4,634.82 and 1,997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.55, 4,634.82 and 1,997.19 is: 2,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.55 : 4,634.82 = 1,997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.55/4,634.82 = 1,997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.55x = 4,634.82 × 1,997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.55x = 9,256,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256,616.16/3,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.30

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