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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.75, 4,297.19 and 1,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.75, 4,297.19 and 1,995.54 is: 2,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.75 : 4,297.19 = 1,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.75/4,297.19 = 1,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.75x = 4,297.19 × 1,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.75x = 8,575,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,188.44/3,114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.09

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