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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.37, 4,487.87 and 2,691.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.37, 4,487.87 and 2,691.01 is: 4,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.37 : 4,487.87 = 2,691.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.37/4,487.87 = 2,691.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.37x = 4,487.87 × 2,691.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.37x = 12,076,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076,898.56/2,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.86

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