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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.98, 3,649.97 and 1,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.98, 3,649.97 and 1,995.10 is: 2,985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.98 : 3,649.97 = 1,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.98/3,649.97 = 1,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.98x = 3,649.97 × 1,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.98x = 7,282,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,045.17/2,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.69

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