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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.99, 3,456.97 and 1,442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.99, 3,456.97 and 1,442.95 is: 1,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.99 : 3,456.97 = 1,442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.99/3,456.97 = 1,442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.99x = 3,456.97 × 1,442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.99x = 4,988,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,222.61/2,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.31

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