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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.25, 3,740.76 and 1,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.25, 3,740.76 and 1,671 is: 2,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.25 : 3,740.76 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.25/3,740.76 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.25x = 3,740.76 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.25x = 6,250,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,809.96/2,495.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.08

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