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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.28, 4,134.42 and 2,435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.28, 4,134.42 and 2,435.30 is: 3,361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.28 : 4,134.42 = 2,435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.28/4,134.42 = 2,435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.28x = 4,134.42 × 2,435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.28x = 10,068,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068,553.03/2,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.47

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