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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.65, 4,996.99 and 2,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.65, 4,996.99 and 2,095.27 is: 3,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.65 : 4,996.99 = 2,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.65/4,996.99 = 2,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.65x = 4,996.99 × 2,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.65x = 10,470,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470,043.24/3,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.60

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