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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.02, 3,443.13 and 1,375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.02, 3,443.13 and 1,375.96 is: 1,898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.02 : 3,443.13 = 1,375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.02/3,443.13 = 1,375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.02x = 3,443.13 × 1,375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.02x = 4,737,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,609.15/2,495.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.83

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