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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.23, 3,443.35 and 1,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.23, 3,443.35 and 1,376.15 is: 1,899.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.23 : 3,443.35 = 1,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.23/3,443.35 = 1,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.23x = 3,443.35 × 1,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.23x = 4,738,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,548.89/2,495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.04

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