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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.88, 4,133.58 and 1,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.88, 4,133.58 and 1,753.88 is: 2,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.88 : 4,133.58 = 1,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.88/4,133.58 = 1,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.88x = 4,133.58 × 1,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.88x = 7,249,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,803.29/2,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.92

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