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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.54, 4,971.55 and 3,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.54, 4,971.55 and 3,095.39 is: 4,272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.54 : 4,971.55 = 3,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.54/4,971.55 = 3,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.54x = 4,971.55 × 3,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.54x = 15,388,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,388,861.30/3,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.86

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