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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.71, 4,644.33 and 1,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.71, 4,644.33 and 1,536.44 is: 2,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.71 : 4,644.33 = 1,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.71/4,644.33 = 1,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.71x = 4,644.33 × 1,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.71x = 7,135,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,746.00/3,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.05

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