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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.20, 3,743.24 and 1,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.20, 3,743.24 and 1,034.44 is: 1,551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.20 : 3,743.24 = 1,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.20/3,743.24 = 1,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.20x = 3,743.24 × 1,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.20x = 3,872,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,157.19/2,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.84

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