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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.53, 4,484.88 and 2,262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.53, 4,484.88 and 2,262.84 is: 3,387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.53 : 4,484.88 = 2,262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.53/4,484.88 = 2,262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.53x = 4,484.88 × 2,262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.53x = 10,148,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148,565.86/2,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.90

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