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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.88, 4,518.78 and 2,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.88, 4,518.78 and 2,095.56 is: 2,893.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.88 : 4,518.78 = 2,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.88/4,518.78 = 2,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.88x = 4,518.78 × 2,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.88x = 9,469,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469,374.62/3,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.29

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