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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.36, 4,998.12 and 2,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.36, 4,998.12 and 2,095.89 is: 3,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.36 : 4,998.12 = 2,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.36/4,998.12 = 2,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.36x = 4,998.12 × 2,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.36x = 10,475,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,509.73/3,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.58

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