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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.74, 5,514.84 and 2,504.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.74, 5,514.84 and 2,504.95 is: 3,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.74 : 5,514.84 = 2,504.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.74/5,514.84 = 2,504.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.74x = 5,514.84 × 2,504.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.74x = 13,814,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,814,398.46/3,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.28

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