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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.21, 3,742.91 and 1,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.21, 3,742.91 and 1,262.28 is: 1,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.21 : 3,742.91 = 1,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.21/3,742.91 = 1,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.21x = 3,742.91 × 1,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.21x = 4,724,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,612.89/2,495.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.48

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