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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.76, 4,642.56 and 1,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.76, 4,642.56 and 1,363.44 is: 2,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.76 : 4,642.56 = 1,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.76/4,642.56 = 1,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.76x = 4,642.56 × 1,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.76x = 6,329,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,852.01/3,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.68

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