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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.55, 4,642.92 and 1,534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.55, 4,642.92 and 1,534.95 is: 2,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.55 : 4,642.92 = 1,534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.55/4,642.92 = 1,534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.55x = 4,642.92 × 1,534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.55x = 7,126,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,650.05/3,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.22

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