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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.18, 3,465.25 and 995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.18, 3,465.25 and 995.74 is: 1,492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.18 : 3,465.25 = 995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.18/3,465.25 = 995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.18x = 3,465.25 × 995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.18x = 3,450,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,476.88/2,311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.95

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