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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.20, 4,132.08 and 2,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.20, 4,132.08 and 2,062.08 is: 2,844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.20 : 4,132.08 = 2,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.20/4,132.08 = 2,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.20x = 4,132.08 × 2,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.20x = 8,520,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,679.53/2,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.78

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