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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.66, 3,443.46 and 1,433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.66, 3,443.46 and 1,433.35 is: 1,977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.66 : 3,443.46 = 1,433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.66/3,443.46 = 1,433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.66x = 3,443.46 × 1,433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.66x = 4,935,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,671.01/2,495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.70

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