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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.56, 4,120.12 and 2,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.56, 4,120.12 and 2,404.80 is: 3,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.56 : 4,120.12 = 2,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.56/4,120.12 = 2,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.56x = 4,120.12 × 2,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.56x = 9,908,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,908,064.58/2,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.58

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