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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.79, 4,641.39 and 1,613.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.79, 4,641.39 and 1,613.49 is: 2,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.79 : 4,641.39 = 1,613.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.79/4,641.39 = 1,613.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.79x = 4,641.39 × 1,613.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.79x = 7,488,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,836.35/3,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.04

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