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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.41, 2,977.23 and 1,495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.41, 2,977.23 and 1,495.44 is: 2,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.41 : 2,977.23 = 1,495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.41/2,977.23 = 1,495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.41x = 2,977.23 × 1,495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.41x = 4,452,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,268.83/2,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.75

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