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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.08, 4,131.18 and 1,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.08, 4,131.18 and 1,753.08 is: 2,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.08 : 4,131.18 = 1,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.08/4,131.18 = 1,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.08x = 4,131.18 × 1,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.08x = 7,242,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,289.03/2,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.06

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