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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.15, 4,997.74 and 2,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.15, 4,997.74 and 2,095.77 is: 3,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.15 : 4,997.74 = 2,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.15/4,997.74 = 2,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.15x = 4,997.74 × 2,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.15x = 10,474,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,113.56/3,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.35

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