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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.16, 3,470.85 and 2,447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.16, 3,470.85 and 2,447.64 is: 3,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.16 : 3,470.85 = 2,447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.16/3,470.85 = 2,447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.16x = 3,470.85 × 2,447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.16x = 8,495,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495,391.29/2,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.75

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