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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.15, 4,489.96 and 1,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.15, 4,489.96 and 1,531.08 is: 2,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.15 : 4,489.96 = 1,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.15/4,489.96 = 1,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.15x = 4,489.96 × 1,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.15x = 6,874,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874,487.96/2,995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.21

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