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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.12, 3,740.65 and 934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.12, 3,740.65 and 934.25 is: 1,400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.12 : 3,740.65 = 934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.12/3,740.65 = 934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.12x = 3,740.65 × 934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.12x = 3,494,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,702.26/2,495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.61

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