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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.64, 4,272.36 and 1,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.64, 4,272.36 and 1,917.08 is: 2,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.64 : 4,272.36 = 1,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.64/4,272.36 = 1,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.64x = 4,272.36 × 1,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.64x = 8,190,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,455.91/3,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.80

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