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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.56, 4,273.86 and 2,763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.56, 4,273.86 and 2,763.42 is: 3,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.56 : 4,273.86 = 2,763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.56/4,273.86 = 2,763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.56x = 4,273.86 × 2,763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.56x = 11,810,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,810,470.20/3,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.29

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