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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.28, 4,133.48 and 1,736.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.28, 4,133.48 and 1,736.58 is: 2,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.28 : 4,133.48 = 1,736.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.28/4,133.48 = 1,736.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.28x = 4,133.48 × 1,736.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.28x = 7,178,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,110.02/2,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.48

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