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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.70, 4,644.23 and 1,536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.70, 4,644.23 and 1,536.55 is: 2,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.70 : 4,644.23 = 1,536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.70/4,644.23 = 1,536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.70x = 4,644.23 × 1,536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.70x = 7,136,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,091.61/3,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.16

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