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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.70, 3,442.77 and 2,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.70, 3,442.77 and 2,029.14 is: 2,799.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.70 : 3,442.77 = 2,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.70/3,442.77 = 2,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.70x = 3,442.77 × 2,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.70x = 6,985,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985,862.32/2,495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.16

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