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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.69, 4,270.25 and 1,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.69, 4,270.25 and 1,915.92 is: 2,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.69 : 4,270.25 = 1,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.69/4,270.25 = 1,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.69x = 4,270.25 × 1,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.69x = 8,181,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,462.17/3,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.86

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