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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.44, 4,702.50 and 2,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.44, 4,702.50 and 2,095.32 is: 3,141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.44 : 4,702.50 = 2,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.44/4,702.50 = 2,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.44x = 4,702.50 × 2,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.44x = 9,853,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,242.30/3,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.54

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