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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.00, 3,439.33 and 2,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.00, 3,439.33 and 2,052.14 is: 2,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.00 : 3,439.33 = 2,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.00/3,439.33 = 2,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.00x = 3,439.33 × 2,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.00x = 7,057,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,964.34/2,495.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.84

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