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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.72, 4,643.84 and 1,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.72, 4,643.84 and 1,363.40 is: 2,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.72 : 4,643.84 = 1,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.72/4,643.84 = 1,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.72x = 4,643.84 × 1,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.72x = 6,331,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,391.65/3,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.21

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