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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.95, 3,443.29 and 1,433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.95, 3,443.29 and 1,433.45 is: 1,977.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.95 : 3,443.29 = 1,433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.95/3,443.29 = 1,433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.95x = 3,443.29 × 1,433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.95x = 4,935,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,795.53/2,495.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.52

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