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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.67, 4,899.86 and 2,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.67, 4,899.86 and 2,095.39 is: 3,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.67 : 4,899.86 = 2,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.67/4,899.86 = 2,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.67x = 4,899.86 × 2,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.67x = 10,267,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,093.59/3,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.06

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