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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.05, 4,490.63 and 1,435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.05, 4,490.63 and 1,435.01 is: 2,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.05 : 4,490.63 = 1,435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.05/4,490.63 = 1,435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.05x = 4,490.63 × 1,435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.05x = 6,444,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,103.01/2,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.58

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