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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.60, 3,444.25 and 2,075.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.60, 3,444.25 and 2,075.23 is: 2,864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.60 : 3,444.25 = 2,075.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.60/3,444.25 = 2,075.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.60x = 3,444.25 × 2,075.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.60x = 7,147,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,617.83/2,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.09

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