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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.80, 3,444.65 and 2,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.80, 3,444.65 and 2,075.59 is: 2,864.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.80 : 3,444.65 = 2,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.80/3,444.65 = 2,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.80x = 3,444.65 × 2,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.80x = 7,149,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,681.09/2,495.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.69

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