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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.68, 3,742.55 and 2,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.68, 3,742.55 and 2,395.27 is: 3,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.68 : 3,742.55 = 2,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.68/3,742.55 = 2,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.68x = 3,742.55 × 2,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.68x = 8,964,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964,387.05/2,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.84

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