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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.83, 4,134.75 and 2,212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.83, 4,134.75 and 2,212.14 is: 3,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.83 : 4,134.75 = 2,212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.83/4,134.75 = 2,212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.83x = 4,134.75 × 2,212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.83x = 9,146,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,645.87/2,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.13

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