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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.12, 3,443.18 and 1,375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.12, 3,443.18 and 1,375.92 is: 1,898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.12 : 3,443.18 = 1,375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.12/3,443.18 = 1,375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.12x = 3,443.18 × 1,375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.12x = 4,737,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,533.35/2,495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.72

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