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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.22, 3,740.04 and 1,033.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.22, 3,740.04 and 1,033.62 is: 1,549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.22 : 3,740.04 = 1,033.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.22/3,740.04 = 1,033.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.22x = 3,740.04 × 1,033.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.22x = 3,865,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,780.14/2,495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.27

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