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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.68, 4,493.88 and 1,534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.68, 4,493.88 and 1,534.44 is: 2,301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.68 : 4,493.88 = 1,534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.68/4,493.88 = 1,534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.68x = 4,493.88 × 1,534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.68x = 6,895,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895,589.23/2,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.84

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