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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.17, 3,443.36 and 1,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.17, 3,443.36 and 1,376.15 is: 1,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.17 : 3,443.36 = 1,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.17/3,443.36 = 1,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.17x = 3,443.36 × 1,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.17x = 4,738,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,579.86/2,495.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.10

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