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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,487.53, 4,812.43 and 1,995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,487.53, 4,812.43 and 1,995.13 is: 2,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,487.53 : 4,812.43 = 1,995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,487.53/4,812.43 = 1,995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,487.53x = 4,812.43 × 1,995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,487.53x = 9,601,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,423.47/3,487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.07

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