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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.69, 4,296.98 and 1,995.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.69, 4,296.98 and 1,995.39 is: 2,752.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.69 : 4,296.98 = 1,995.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.69/4,296.98 = 1,995.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.69x = 4,296.98 × 1,995.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.69x = 8,574,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,140.95/3,114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.81

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