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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.06, 4,551.53 and 1,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.06, 4,551.53 and 1,995.15 is: 2,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.06 : 4,551.53 = 1,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.06/4,551.53 = 1,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.06x = 4,551.53 × 1,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.06x = 9,080,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,985.08/3,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.00

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