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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.68, 4,643.60 and 2,654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.68, 4,643.60 and 2,654.18 is: 3,981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.68 : 4,643.60 = 2,654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.68/4,643.60 = 2,654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.68x = 4,643.60 × 2,654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.68x = 12,324,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324,950.25/3,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.34

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