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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.82, 4,645.55 and 1,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.82, 4,645.55 and 1,147.97 is: 1,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.82 : 4,645.55 = 1,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.82/4,645.55 = 1,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.82x = 4,645.55 × 1,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.82x = 5,332,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332,966.52/3,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.63

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