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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.58, 2,756.41 and 1,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.58, 2,756.41 and 1,995.51 is: 2,748.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.58 : 2,756.41 = 1,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.58/2,756.41 = 1,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.58x = 2,756.41 × 1,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.58x = 5,500,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500,443.72/2,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.05

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