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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.73, 5,150.43 and 3,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.73, 5,150.43 and 3,095.31 is: 4,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.73 : 5,150.43 = 3,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.73/5,150.43 = 3,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.73x = 5,150.43 × 3,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.73x = 15,942,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,177.48/3,436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.76

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