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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.73, 3,053.85 and 995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.73, 3,053.85 and 995.50 is: 1,494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.73 : 3,053.85 = 995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.73/3,053.85 = 995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.73x = 3,053.85 × 995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.73x = 3,040,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,107.68/2,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.11

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