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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.62, 4,270.51 and 2,254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.62, 4,270.51 and 2,254.97 is: 3,110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.62 : 4,270.51 = 2,254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.62/4,270.51 = 2,254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.62x = 4,270.51 × 2,254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.62x = 9,629,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,871.93/3,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.81

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