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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495, 3,443.10 and 1,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495, 3,443.10 and 1,391 is: 1,919.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495 : 3,443.10 = 1,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495/3,443.10 = 1,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495x = 3,443.10 × 1,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495x = 4,789,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,352.10/2,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.58

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