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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.04, 3,749.40 and 2,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.04, 3,749.40 and 2,332.50 is: 3,505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.04 : 3,749.40 = 2,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.04/3,749.40 = 2,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.04x = 3,749.40 × 2,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.04x = 8,745,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745,475.50/2,495.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.14

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