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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.36, 5,098.20 and 1,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.36, 5,098.20 and 1,995.51 is: 2,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.36 : 5,098.20 = 1,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.36/5,098.20 = 1,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.36x = 5,098.20 × 1,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.36x = 10,173,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,509.08/3,405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.50

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