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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.66, 4,270.28 and 1,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.66, 4,270.28 and 1,916.52 is: 2,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.66 : 4,270.28 = 1,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.66/4,270.28 = 1,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.66x = 4,270.28 × 1,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.66x = 8,184,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,077.03/3,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.73

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