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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.07, 4,133.42 and 1,736.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.07, 4,133.42 and 1,736.45 is: 2,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.07 : 4,133.42 = 1,736.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.07/4,133.42 = 1,736.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.07x = 4,133.42 × 1,736.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.07x = 7,177,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,468.48/2,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.43

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