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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.14, 4,132.71 and 1,876.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.14, 4,132.71 and 1,876.53 is: 2,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.14 : 4,132.71 = 1,876.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.14/4,132.71 = 1,876.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.14x = 4,132.71 × 1,876.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.14x = 7,755,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755,154.30/2,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.25

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