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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.82, 4,631.58 and 2,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.82, 4,631.58 and 2,095.92 is: 2,891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.82 : 4,631.58 = 2,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.82/4,631.58 = 2,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.82x = 4,631.58 × 2,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.82x = 9,707,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,421.15/3,356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.85

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