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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.13, 3,443.27 and 1,448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.13, 3,443.27 and 1,448.07 is: 1,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.13 : 3,443.27 = 1,448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.13/3,443.27 = 1,448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.13x = 3,443.27 × 1,448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.13x = 4,986,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,095.99/2,495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.33

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