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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.89, 4,269.84 and 2,722.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.89, 4,269.84 and 2,722.09 is: 3,754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.89 : 4,269.84 = 2,722.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.89/4,269.84 = 2,722.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.89x = 4,269.84 × 2,722.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.89x = 11,622,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,622,888.77/3,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.30

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