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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.23, 4,494.97 and 2,417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.23, 4,494.97 and 2,417.23 is: 3,627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.23 : 4,494.97 = 2,417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.23/4,494.97 = 2,417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.23x = 4,494.97 × 2,417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.23x = 10,865,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,865,353.86/2,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.55

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