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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.69, 4,634.78 and 2,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.69, 4,634.78 and 2,803.74 is: 4,197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.69 : 4,634.78 = 2,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.69/4,634.78 = 2,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.69x = 4,634.78 × 2,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.69x = 12,994,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,994,704.06/3,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.68

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