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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.12, 3,743.16 and 956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.12, 3,743.16 and 956 is: 1,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.12 : 3,743.16 = 956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.12/3,743.16 = 956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.12x = 3,743.16 × 956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.12x = 3,578,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,460.96/2,495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.18

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