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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.24, 4,480.80 and 2,684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.24, 4,480.80 and 2,684.02 is: 4,015.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.24 : 4,480.80 = 2,684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.24/4,480.80 = 2,684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.24x = 4,480.80 × 2,684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.24x = 12,026,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026,556.82/2,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.22

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