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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.02, 3,994.02 and 1,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.02, 3,994.02 and 1,495 is: 2,240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.02 : 3,994.02 = 1,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.02/3,994.02 = 1,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.02x = 3,994.02 × 1,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.02x = 5,971,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,059.90/2,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.53

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