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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.68, 4,268.28 and 2,152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.68, 4,268.28 and 2,152.27 is: 2,967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.68 : 4,268.28 = 2,152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.68/4,268.28 = 2,152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.68x = 4,268.28 × 2,152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.68x = 9,186,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,491.00/3,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.52

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