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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.02, 4,436.58 and 2,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.02, 4,436.58 and 2,095.24 is: 2,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.02 : 4,436.58 = 2,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.02/4,436.58 = 2,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.02x = 4,436.58 × 2,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.02x = 9,295,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,699.88/3,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.23

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