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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.07, 3,446.96 and 2,125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.07, 3,446.96 and 2,125.85 is: 2,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.07 : 3,446.96 = 2,125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.07/3,446.96 = 2,125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.07x = 3,446.96 × 2,125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.07x = 7,327,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,692.05/2,495.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.87

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