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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.44, 3,713.15 and 995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.44, 3,713.15 and 995.33 is: 1,493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.44 : 3,713.15 = 995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.44/3,713.15 = 995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.44x = 3,713.15 × 995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.44x = 3,695,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,821.36/2,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.00

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