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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.43, 4,133.63 and 1,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.43, 4,133.63 and 1,801.14 is: 2,485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.43 : 4,133.63 = 1,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.43/4,133.63 = 1,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.43x = 4,133.63 × 1,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.43x = 7,445,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,235.34/2,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.53

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