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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.95, 4,296.19 and 1,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.95, 4,296.19 and 1,995.99 is: 2,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.95 : 4,296.19 = 1,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.95/4,296.19 = 1,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.95x = 4,296.19 × 1,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.95x = 8,575,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,147.29/3,114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.90

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