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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.76, 4,136.28 and 2,499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.76, 4,136.28 and 2,499.68 is: 3,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.76 : 4,136.28 = 2,499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.76/4,136.28 = 2,499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.76x = 4,136.28 × 2,499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.76x = 10,339,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,339,376.39/2,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.34

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