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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.09, 3,740.97 and 1,755.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.09, 3,740.97 and 1,755.31 is: 2,631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.09 : 3,740.97 = 1,755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.09/3,740.97 = 1,755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.09x = 3,740.97 × 1,755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.09x = 6,566,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,562.05/2,495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.79

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