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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.88, 4,544.06 and 2,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.88, 4,544.06 and 2,995.16 is: 4,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.88 : 4,544.06 = 2,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.88/4,544.06 = 2,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.88x = 4,544.06 × 2,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.88x = 13,610,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610,186.75/3,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.84

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