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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.48, 4,466.81 and 2,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.48, 4,466.81 and 2,787.76 is: 4,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.48 : 4,466.81 = 2,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.48/4,466.81 = 2,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.48x = 4,466.81 × 2,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.48x = 12,452,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452,394.25/2,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.06

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