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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.83, 4,750.56 and 2,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.83, 4,750.56 and 2,295.27 is: 3,439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.83 : 4,750.56 = 2,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.83/4,750.56 = 2,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.83x = 4,750.56 × 2,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.83x = 10,903,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,903,817.85/3,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.87

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