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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.01, 4,203.75 and 2,495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.01, 4,203.75 and 2,495.96 is: 3,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.01 : 4,203.75 = 2,495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.01/4,203.75 = 2,495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.01x = 4,203.75 × 2,495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.01x = 10,492,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492,391.85/2,802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.60

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