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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.14, 4,997.74 and 2,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.14, 4,997.74 and 2,095.78 is: 3,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.14 : 4,997.74 = 2,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.14/4,997.74 = 2,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.14x = 4,997.74 × 2,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.14x = 10,474,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,163.54/3,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.37

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