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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.96, 4,644.71 and 1,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.96, 4,644.71 and 1,536.69 is: 2,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.96 : 4,644.71 = 1,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.96/4,644.71 = 1,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.96x = 4,644.71 × 1,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.96x = 7,137,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,479.41/3,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.42

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