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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.52, 4,617.90 and 3,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.52, 4,617.90 and 3,095.73 is: 4,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.52 : 4,617.90 = 3,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.52/4,617.90 = 3,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.52x = 4,617.90 × 3,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.52x = 14,295,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295,771.57/3,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.39

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