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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.67, 4,358.24 and 2,095.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.67, 4,358.24 and 2,095.49 is: 2,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.67 : 4,358.24 = 2,095.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.67/4,358.24 = 2,095.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.67x = 4,358.24 × 2,095.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.67x = 9,132,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,632.10/3,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.21

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