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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.16, 3,444.27 and 1,986.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.16, 3,444.27 and 1,986.55 is: 2,981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.16 : 3,444.27 = 1,986.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.16/3,444.27 = 1,986.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.16x = 3,444.27 × 1,986.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.16x = 6,842,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,214.57/2,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.15

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