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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.85, 3,444.06 and 1,447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.85, 3,444.06 and 1,447.98 is: 1,998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.85 : 3,444.06 = 1,447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.85/3,444.06 = 1,447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.85x = 3,444.06 × 1,447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.85x = 4,986,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,930.00/2,495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.09

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