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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.72, 5,167.59 and 3,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.72, 5,167.59 and 3,095.59 is: 4,634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.72 : 5,167.59 = 3,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.72/5,167.59 = 3,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.72x = 5,167.59 × 3,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.72x = 15,996,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996,739.93/3,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.43

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