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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.70, 4,355.70 and 2,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.70, 4,355.70 and 2,095.52 is: 2,890.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.70 : 4,355.70 = 2,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.70/4,355.70 = 2,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.70x = 4,355.70 × 2,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.70x = 9,127,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,456.46/3,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.54

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