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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.50, 5,995.71 and 1,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.50, 5,995.71 and 1,995.15 is: 2,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.50 : 5,995.71 = 1,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.50/5,995.71 = 1,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.50x = 5,995.71 × 1,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.50x = 11,962,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,962,340.81/4,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.72

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