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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.22, 3,743.91 and 957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.22, 3,743.91 and 957.30 is: 1,436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.22 : 3,743.91 = 957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.22/3,743.91 = 957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.22x = 3,743.91 × 957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.22x = 3,584,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,045.04/2,495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.36

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