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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.82, 4,644.42 and 1,536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.82, 4,644.42 and 1,536.68 is: 2,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.82 : 4,644.42 = 1,536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.82/4,644.42 = 1,536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.82x = 4,644.42 × 1,536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.82x = 7,136,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,964.10/3,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.35

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