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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.70, 4,755.14 and 2,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.70, 4,755.14 and 2,995.52 is: 4,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.70 : 4,755.14 = 2,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.70/4,755.14 = 2,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.70x = 4,755.14 × 2,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.70x = 14,244,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,089.45/3,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.71

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