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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.49, 3,445.38 and 2,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.49, 3,445.38 and 2,233.05 is: 3,083.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.49 : 3,445.38 = 2,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.49/3,445.38 = 2,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.49x = 3,445.38 × 2,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.49x = 7,693,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,705.81/2,495.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.04

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