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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.86, 4,138.04 and 2,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.86, 4,138.04 and 2,525.32 is: 3,488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.86 : 4,138.04 = 2,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.86/4,138.04 = 2,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.86x = 4,138.04 × 2,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.86x = 10,449,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449,875.17/2,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.11

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