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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.19, 3,440.16 and 2,045.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.19, 3,440.16 and 2,045.43 is: 2,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.19 : 3,440.16 = 2,045.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.19/3,440.16 = 2,045.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.19x = 3,440.16 × 2,045.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.19x = 7,036,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,606.47/2,495.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.07

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