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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.85, 4,643.77 and 1,339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.85, 4,643.77 and 1,339.41 is: 2,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.85 : 4,643.77 = 1,339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.85/4,643.77 = 1,339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.85x = 4,643.77 × 1,339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.85x = 6,219,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,931.06/3,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.12

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