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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.87, 4,644.21 and 1,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.87, 4,644.21 and 1,635.08 is: 2,452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.87 : 4,644.21 = 1,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.87/4,644.21 = 1,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.87x = 4,644.21 × 1,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.87x = 7,593,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,639.19/3,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.83

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